250703 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh (ed. by Melvin McLeod), Understanding

I don't understand my eldest child. I try. I ask. I beg for input to help me figure out how they want to be treated and how I can best motivate them to do things I want them to do.  And they tell me, as best they can, but I never quite clicks for me. I never quite get it.

And I know I have caused harm because I don't understand.

Keep trying. Keep trying. Keep trying. Keep trying.

They're worth it.