5 Lessons on Parenting from the Animal Kingdom

November 22nd, 2017

By Jessie Klassen

Contributing writer for Wake Up World

Nature has lessons for those who listen, and for those who observe with sincerity and open hearts.

Growing up on a farm, I was afforded the opportunity of having a close relationship with animals. Over my years of living my life this way, there have been many lessons that I have been taught. And as a mother myself, I have paid special attention to the animal mothers, and the way that they parent their babies.

Here are 5 parenting lessons that I have learned from the Animal Kingdom.

Lesson #1: “Model the behaviour you would like to see in your child”

Animal mothers do not send mixed messages.  This is why an animal mother will never expect any different behaviour from her child that she herself hasn’t displayed.

I have had many years of experience with cattle, and they have taught me more about Life than anything else.  During each calving season, it is such a delight to watch the mothers with their new babies.  I am always fascinated how quickly the calves will begin to mimic their mothers.  Before long, the calves are joining in with the herd, munching on hay, or licking and grooming one another.

Our most calm, easy-going mothers have the calm, easy-going calves.  Our wilder, more protective mothers have the wildest calves that will beller at you if you get too close.

Animals teach by example.  They are authentic at all times because they understand that their young are watching them closely.  They know this is how they learn the skills that they will need to survive.

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