What my mother taught me about being human

A Lesson in Humanistic Parenting

For Mother’s Day

by Jennifer Hancock, Humanist

Honesty is the best policyYou can’t fix problems unless you acknowledge the problem exists!

It takes more energy to lie and it makes things worse. I couldn’t fool her anyway.

Plus … it’s just plain rude to lie.

I wouldn’t do that. But what do I know.

You are free to do whatever you want.But with that freedom comes responsibility.If you do something stupid, you will have no one to blame but yourself.

Help others - Volunteer

Good people help others. It’s just what you do.

Volunteering your time fills your life with meaning and purpose and amazing experiences.

It takes two to fight

Be responsible for your part of any disagreement. You can’t control the other person, but you can control yourself.So get off your high horse and apologize.

Insecurity is normalWe all have our moments. We all have our quirks. My mom’s quirks make her unique and awesome!

People love you because of your flaws, not despite your flaws.

So take a deep breathe, yawn and go on.

It’s worth the effortBeing a mom is hard.It’s scary and exciting and exhausting and you are constantly screwing up.

You never stop worrying.

It’s worth it!

By Jennifer HancockOn behalf of Humanist Learning Systemshttps://humanistlearning.com

Thank you mom, for helping me to become

the person and the mom I am today! I learned

from the best.