Melanin Moms on the Move

Raising Melo and raising Ky is different. When I brought Melo up all I thought was sports, but that wasn’t his thing. So he had a late introduction into music. When he was in elementary school I didn’t look for the best schools, he went to school in our district. When I set in his class I knew he wasn’t doing public school. I guess really never had a hard time with school, therefore I didn’t look for other outlets. I wish I knew more. This second time around, I do know more so I’m putting in the effort to make sure she is equipped with what she need. I still don’t want her in normal public school, that’s for sure. Teachers have a hard time with students, but the parents don’t make it no better. I really feel bad for some teachers. Which is why I’m not going to be one 🤣 I salute teachers. Underpaid, but so valuable. With Ky I understand and I will seek more for her. We went to the school expo. She enjoyed it and I got to look at the schools I want to enroll her in. I’m praying heavy that she gets her first pick or private school it is. The problem with the public school is discipline and parent accountability. The students are a product of their environment and home. We as parents need to take an active role and interest in our children. Raising our children starts at home from birth, not daycare and not school. It’s not there responsibility to raise your child. Nowadays everyone wants to blame someone for their problems, why. We wake up every day and make a decision. Will people try to hold you back and not allow you opportunities, yes, but those people don’t determine your future. When there are 100 no’s there will be one yes. That’s all you need. Sometimes you have to create your own yes. All situations are different. Some people have to work harder than others to be successful and there isn’t nothing you can do about it, but fight for what you think you deserve not wait for the handout because it may never come. I gave Melo everything so he didn’t get to feel the struggle as bad and now he doesn’t have the fight. He’s a awesome caring and loving son, but the drive and fight isn’t there. Ky is the same, but I’m going to make sure she keep her drive and fight in her. Melo is a senior in high school. The question is, is he prepared for this world and his future? All he knows is that he doesn’t want to go to college. Cool then what trade or path you want to take 🤷🏾‍♀️ oh goodness 🤦🏾‍♀️ he still has time no rush. I created Melo and Ky Exclusive Entertainment for the mean time. God may bless it to become “The Full Time” who knows. I’m more familiar with entrepreneurship, therefore I’m leading Ky down that path. Time is everything and all we have. I’m preparing her to be a fighter. If she wants to be a nurse, doctor, lawyer, or anything that definitely requires education, I will support her still, but the drive must remain. I accepted that I didn’t fully prepared Melo, so now I can fully prepared Ky. Melo will be successful, but definitely on his time and terms. He just going to be moving like a turtle 🐢 it’s okay and I’m okay with that. It took me a while to get where I am and I didn’t choose this path. God did. I will continue to guide them both, but I’m able to supply Ky in a better way because I am more established.

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  1. Beautifully said and understandable on all levels. I am currently pregnant and we are a part of Effingham’s school system. They are working on improving with the issues they have with race and colorism but it’s a slow progress. I am blessed to have an amazing teacher and new principal who weren’t raised like that and have a love and passion for kids especially my son. I am definitely keeping y’all in my prayers and believe God will work it for you and those beautiful kids.

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