Aug 16, 2022
Curiosity is innate in children. Kids want to understand why things are the way that they are, and they want to contribute in meaningful ways to the world around them.
But society hasn’t set up a system that celebrates curiosity. Many schools–both public and private–aren’t set up to nurture a child’s talent. Many children are coddled out of developing their own resilience and problem-solving skills – which are the skills that they’ll need to become independent adults.
But children want to contribute to solving problems, both big and small. And parents want their children to take an active role in becoming producers, not consumers. So how do you teach innovation? And how do you habituate resilience?
Today, we hear from Jonathan and Renee Harris, who understand that all children have potential–and that as parents, we can teach them how to use that potential. As entrepreneurs themselves, Jonathan and Renee bring over twenty years of experience parenting and homeschooling their children, several of whom have turned their passions into money-making ventures. From drawing for businesses to knife-making to drone videography, the Harris children have become self-reliant adults, who genuinely enjoy what they do. Even better: they have the confidence and the courage to try new skills and learn from constructive feedback.
Now, Jonathan and Renee run Parent Their Passion, where they help families create an environment where their children can chase their passions, take initiative, and gain marketable, valuable skills that we know they’ll need to thrive in a dynamic world.
Interested? Find them at parenttheirpassion.com and follow them on Instagram @parenttheirpassion.
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