Chapter 812: Chapter 808: Daddy Descends from the Sky

What Richelle Dunn is preaching might seem easy when you hear it, but it’s not that simple in practice.

Firstly, parents are adults. They are accustomed to adult thinking, and often look at their children from a superior perspective. Therefore, to start seeing things from their kids’ perspective requires a shift in their thinking, which is difficult enough in itself.

Secondly, refraining from imposing their will onto their children doesn’t come naturally to many parents. Many parents have a tendency to control their children, viewing them as extensions of themselves. They want their kids to accomplish what they, themselves, couldn’t. As such, it’s challenging to resist coercing them.

Lastly, respecting their children’s ideas and choices is the advanced stage that can only be achieved once the first two practices are followed. Parents can only truly respect and understand their children as independent individuals when they level with their children and suppress their controlling tendencies.

Of course, Richelle won’t say all this. Even if she did, others might not necessarily be receptive to it.

“But they’re still kids and lack understanding at times. We can’t always let them have their way, right?”

Richelle nodded with a smile.

“Of course, parents are the first teachers of their children. We need to provide the right guidance and education. There is a difference between respect and understanding and blind indulgence.”

Parenting is a complex art and Richelle sees herself still at the exploration stage.

Luckily, the three children in her family are deep thinkers and are self-reflective, which makes teaching them less tiring.

Strictly speaking, she and her children at home have hardly had any significant disputes.

Probably because, at home they are more accustomed to resolving small disputes promptly, not giving larger ones any room to fester.

After chatting with some parents, the teacher announced the next interactive session.

This session was borrowed from a television game show.

Parents or children act out words shown on the screen, while the other guesses the word based on their movements.

In this session, Richelle and her three children led the way in terms of coordination, leaving all other parent-child pairs in the dust.

As the indoor session came to an end, Richelle, under the envious gaze of other parent-child pairs, received an award from the school head herself for ‘Parent Who Understands Their Child Best’ and ‘Best in Coordination’.

Despite being nothing more than a small certificate,

It was a testament and praise for Richelle’s role as a mother.

The indoor session was over, and it was time for the outdoor activities.

The teacher led dozens of children and parents to the playground.

“Finally, it’s my turn to step in!”

The first activity involved parents carrying their children on their backs, picking up a ball from the start line, running to the finish line to shoot a basket. There are ten balls in total at the starting point, meaning parents would have to run back and forth ten times. The one to complete this the quickest would be the winner.

With over 20 students in the class, they divided into four groups with 7-8 students in each one. Each group would competing for first, second and third place.

Since Richelle had three kids, the teachers put them in different groups.

This meant that Nathan Caroule would have to run this drill three times.

Timothy, who was in the first group, was looking quite handsome in his grey and white tracksuit, custom made by Roy Lewis, and he wore a black baseball cap. He saluted Nathan Caroule, then let out a cheeky grin.

“Uncle Caroule, you’re in for a workout!”

Before Nathan could respond, there came a chorus of gasps from the crowd, “Wow, it’s the acting President!”

Along with several children, Richelle and Nathan turned towards the direction of the voices.

They saw Roy Lewis, striding over towards them. He was wearing the same style of suit as the kids – tall and upright, exuding an air of vitality.

“Daddy!”

The three little ones dashed out like rockets and clung to Roy Lewis’s legs.

Roy, as usual, bent over to lift Tifanny, holding her narrow waist with one hand and his two boys with the other, as he walked towards Richelle and Nathan.

The joyful laughter on the faces of his three kids were simply infectious. Tifanny’s laughter sounded like sweet bells ringing. After having a hearty laugh, she plastered several kisses on Roy’s face.

“I knew it, Daddy would definitely come!”

Roy exchanged a glance with Richelle, and then said to Nathan.

“In a while, would you mind taking some photos and videos for us?”

Nathan may have been coming across as confident but deep down, seeing Roy, he had heaved a sigh of relief.

After all, managing three kids can be physically quite taxing.

“Roy, I could take up the relay for you, or maybe undertake the next round?”

Roy, however, shook his head,”No need, I can manage.”

Even Richelle, was somewhat concerned.

Just as she was about to persuade Roy otherwise, Timmy winked at her.

“Mommy, my brother and I will do our best to save Daddy’s energy!”

At first, Richelle was puzzled about how the brothers could help conserve Roy’s energy.

However, as soon as the first group’s competition began, Roy, carrying Timothy on his back, picked up a ball at the start line and dashed towards the finish line.

Roy, nearing a height of 1.9 meters, was notably taller than other parents. Thanks to his regular workouts, although he had been recently ill and weakened to some extent,

His physical condition was considerably better than the other parents, many of whom were either pot-bellied, weak, thin or simply lacked exercise.

While others were still halfway through the course, he had already reached the finish line carrying Timothy on his back.