But her happiness turned to despair when she was told that her mom had forced her dad to move away so she could come home. Julie had come to trust and depend on her dad in the last month and appreciated him more than she ever had in the past. Now she was about to lose a parent she loved and trusted all over again. These experiences were only the beginning for Julie. In the months to come mom and dad would unknowingly teach Julie more lessons about life.
Children learn from their parents.
In fact parents are the most influential guides in a child's life. Many will see their mannerisms and phrases being used by their child. But parents are more than models for mannerisms and phrases. The first lesson a child learns is, How to deal with emotional pain. When a child is losing the security base of a strong marriage they are bombarded with pain.