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I don't either. But fact remains, they're totally ordinary. Love princess costumes and glitter and Disney no matter how much I try to nudge otherwise. I just roll my eyes.

But I've found I can reconcile that by switching a word: "Grow them not to be ordinary, even if they are just not ordinary to themselves". And that's probably what it should be anyway. I guess....

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But you can inspire them, your kids. Tell them your stories. Your adventures. Your mishaps. How things are different in other countries.

Tell them about mountains, rivers and the seas. About different animals that they can't see anymore. Tell them about how mankind came to be.

You can be their, potentially, biggest inspiration at this age (presuming they are quite young).

PS: Sigh, I'm a hopeless romantic.

Yeah I just had to inspire one about how we shouldn't eat all the toothpaste straight from the tube.

... Apparently wasn't inspiring enough.

Disney and princesses are fine, but you'll also find they can adore time with Dad out riding bikes, having picnics or hikes or even camping out in the wilderness, helping neighbors, building blocks or Legos, etc. Give them the chance.

People are just people, but you can give the kids broad or narrow experiences.

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