10 LOTR’s Gandalf Teachings for Parents

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Like Gandalf looking over the hobbits, I, too, was looking over my son. This moment made me think of other parenting lessons that Gandalf can teach.

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“Let the ring bearer decide.”

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I must rest here a moment, even if all the orcs ever spawned are after us.

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You must settle its affairs yourselves; that is what you have been trained for.

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Only a small part is played in great deeds by any hero.

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Courage will now be your best defense against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.

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10 LOTR’s Gandalf Teachings for Parents

Like Gandalf looking over the hobbits, I, too, was looking over my son. This moment made me think of other parenting lessons that Gandalf can teach.

“Let the ring bearer decide.”

Parents need to be united when making decisions, including discipline and not catching us off guard when your little one tries some trickery.

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I must rest here a moment, even if all the orcs ever spawned are after us.

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You must settle its affairs yourselves; that is what you have been trained for.

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Only a small part is played in great deeds by any hero.

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Courage will now be your best defense against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.

As Gandalf mentioned, what you need now is courage and patience.

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