10 Reasons a Strong Will is a Good Thing!

One day years ago, after dropping my boys off at preschool, ( they are now 10 and 11)  I was exhausted from a battle of wills with two very strong-willed children and I began to cry and vent to the owner. She dried my tears and said, “Well what do you think you are raising here, a bunch of wimps?” She began to tell me about her own (grown) strong-willed son and all the positive qualities he has that have served him well over the years. This was the day I began to see the term, "Strong-willed" in a different light. I give you here, 10 reasons a strong will is a good thing.

• Strong leadership resides inside the strong-willed child.

• The strong-willed child will not take “No” for an answer. (which might frustrate you now but will be good in the future.)

• The strong-willed child will not conform to the “status quo” or go with the flow. ( again, good for the future)

• The strong-willed child will persist at their problems until solved (riding a bike, shooting baskets, building a Lego tower, learning to jump rope, or even serve a volleyball to name a few.)

• The strong-willed child will stand up for themselves and others.

• The strong-willed child tends to be independent and self-sufficient early on. (I am picturing my two-year-old little girl saying, “I do it myself, Mama!”)

• The strong-willed child when nurtured, loved, and encouraged, is full of life and adventure.

• God can use a strong will turned toward Him to do mighty things.

• Embracing the parenting of a strong-willed child can make you a better parent and a better person.

• Your own strong will comes in handy when parenting your children.

This list is an excerpt from a previous post. To read it in its entirety,click here.

This is my command–be strong and courageous!

Do not be afraid or discouraged.

For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9