The World Will Be In Good HandS!
The kids are taking over once again – and they’re doing a great job! This is always one of my favorite issues of Owensboro Parent magazine, because it gives me an opportunity to connect with my grandkids and hear their opinions about things we might otherwise not talk about. I encourage all parents, grandparents and caregivers to talk to the kids in your life to learn what they would do if they could really take over!
HOME
Every kid has ideas about how they would run the household if they were in charge! So I asked Zeke (age 10, Estes Elementary), Brody (age 11, Audubon Elementary) and Briley (age 15, Apollo High) what they like about their own parents, and what kind of Dad or Mom they will be:
Zeke – It’s fun opening Pokemon packs with my Dad. My Mom is good at cooking two things: Spaghetti and baked spaghetti. I would have desserts on Fridays. Don’t get mad when kids do little things.
Brody – Mom feeds me and comes to all my games and cheers me on. Dad knows what I can and cannot do and pushes me to do my best. I would also push my kids to be their best, be supportive, and teach them how to be nice and kind.
Briley – My Mom and Dad are good parents because they are kind, funny and encouraging. These are amazing traits for a parent to have. I will be a little bit strict, comforting and helpful. This will set up my kids for a great future.
SCHOOL
Imagine the possibilities of being principal at your school! What changes do kids have in mind?
Zeke – Half-days on Friday so we can have lunch at a restaurant because it’s a day before the weekend. Double recess because kids need to get their energy out. Change the school food (no corn with pizza!).
Brody – Three-hour recess, because recess is fun!
Briley – I would have more pep rallies, like a pep rally before every big rivalry game.
WORK: Part 1
We all have to go to work sometime! I asked my grandkids what they imagined their very first job might be:
Zeke – I want to work at a Pokemon store. Pokemon is fun and I would like to look through the collection.
Brody – Mow grass in the neighborhood to help people who aren’t able to mow their own grass.
Briley – For my very first job, I hope to work at a boutique. This is because I love shopping at boutiques and getting to see so many people.
WORK: Part 2
It’s never too early to start putting a resume together! So I asked my grandkids why a boss should hire them and why they would be a good employee.
Zeke – I can do math. I treat cards good. I’m going to be nice to customers. I will ask them if they need help. I will help them find the thing they are looking for. I’m nice to people. I will show them where to go and not scare them off.
Brody – I will work hard and listen. I will be on time and dependable for my boss.
Briley – I think my hard-working ability, kindness and maturity would make a boss want to hire me.
CONCLUSION
So there you have it! I believe that after reading this magazine and talking to your children and grandchildren, you will agree that the world will be in good hands when the Kids Take Over!
