My son has taught me so much. During his four years of life, I've learned that it's possible to be entirely similar in some ways (we're both organized, like our alone time, and prefer to be in charge), and, at the same time, totally different. Maybe it's just that children are always their own people, no matter how much they might look like us, but my son constantly surprises and delights me with his humor, resilience, optimism, and indifference about things his older sister values highly.
Because I've learned so much through him, I would like to think that I could teach him a thing or two. Sure, there are lessons he'll only get from his father, his grandparents, his teachers, his friends, and his sister, but as his mom, I have a different perspective and a unique set of rules I hope he will adopt. From being respectful toward all humans to being tender, here are 11 rules I'd like to make for my son.