tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654994345673015382.post1919712202374507666..comments2023-05-17T06:20:44.028-07:00Comments on Talitha Mia Black: Gearing Up for the Terrible, Two'shblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17843167653174158506noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654994345673015382.post-90604732506744658482010-08-15T22:50:57.097-07:002010-08-15T22:50:57.097-07:00Thank you for your insights, Stanley. Great points...Thank you for your insights, Stanley. Great points!williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083372025473148807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654994345673015382.post-21833046736163651172010-08-14T19:07:31.769-07:002010-08-14T19:07:31.769-07:00I realized a while ago that the "terrible two...I realized a while ago that the "terrible two's" is really nothing more than the first flare up of agency. It is the first point at which a child has the words, and mobility, and the stamina to demonstrate the fact that they have their own will. Previous to this point, their is no marginal utility it resisting the will of parents because their simply isn't physical strength to do it. So as challenging as this stage is... it is also a marvelous thing... we fought a war in heaven over the opportunity to be 2. As a side note I will also agree with Grandma Black at this point that 7 is a marvelous age. I am finally seeing our oldest comprehend cause and effect relationships beyond right now enough to start seeing the goodness of being good... to enjoy spontaneously helping those around her... by choice. Hang in there. The opportunity to tutor a child choose to use their agency for good is a wonderful thing!Stanley Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238937567644547972noreply@blogger.com