Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Are you hoping your kid then never does what others do even if your kid likes it? That isn't following, or if it is, then we all follow.
Being a leader means follow when it makes sense.
I'm not questioning your parenting and i talk to my kids about being leaders most every night before bed, so I get your motivation.
Just sayin that those who lead can still follow.
I try to teach him that the reason we do things is what's most important....and that reason should never be just because someone else is doing it. Furthermore, never lie to yourself about the reasons.