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A Letter To Karley

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Culise, I just wanted to sit down and write this letter to you after our conversation on how hard it is to raise Karley, as an 11-year-old daughter way across the country without the hands-on support of our family. As your sister who survived the years with six teenagers, four of them girls, I can only give you advise from my personal point of view and wish you well in your upcoming adventures through puberty and adolescence! I have earned a lot of grey hair during the process, but we all made it out alive and still are close, as they have become adults. We miss you both and hope that you come to visit us for Christmas. Now that Karley is 11, she probably realizes that double digits bring changes in her life, her feelings and even …show more content…

Please help her to be aware of the photo shopped photographs and magazine covers. These images are only created to make money as a way to sell products, and not realistic. If she tries to compare herself to those images, take time to research websites which show the before and after of celebrity photo shoots and even the interviews when celebrities speak out against the extreme photo shopping of our society. The impact of seeing the actual celebrities speak out against it can give Karley perspective. Kris, Genesis gives us the key to our precious identity, “Then God said, ’Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground’, So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:26-27, NIV). We are made exactly as He planned, in His image. How can anyone argue that we are not …show more content…

Her feelings and emotions will be completely unpredictable some moments. She may be sad, mad, or cry at the flip of a switch while you stand wondering what just snapped. Think of how you feel when it is that womanly time of the month and try to have compassion and patience with her. At times, she will surprise you with her emotional reactions to people and events, making you question your parenting ability. Always encourage her to apologize if she says things that are hurtful and inappropriate when upset. It’s a good thing that she loves soccer so much. Maybe she can keep some of her emotions flowing through exercise and competition on the field! (Santrock, 2014, pg. 72). When things get crazy at home, remember that you survived puberty; Karley will make it through too! God will always be walking with both of you through this time of growth, turmoil and change. It can be scary for both of you, but keep in perspective how you felt and that it doesn’t last forever. Best wishes on this wonderful new road you are traveling with Karely. I pray that God will comfort you both when you are confused, strained, or unsure. You know that His love provides continued blessings through your faith. Good luck in your adventures with

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