The lighthouse stands on solid, stable ground. It is a beacon of hope. It warns of danger and guides to safety. The waters around a lighthouse can be turbulent at times.
Parents are like the lighthouse. Parents are strong and stable. Parents are a beacon of hope, warning of danger and guiding children toward safety.
When children are emotionally unstable, when they are being tossed in the emotional turbulence of life, parents do not jump into the turbulence with their children. Parent/s endeavor to remain stable and calm. Parents invite children to come out of the turbulent waters.
When the parent/s become emotionally unstable, when they join their children in the turbulent waters … all is lost … until the parent/s can regain their composure, return to the safe, stable ground above the crashing waves.
Parents invite children to come out of the turbulence, to come to safety, to join them on the safe, stable ground.
All of the above applies to behavioral staff.
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