The retired navy was the Admiral William Markfin, the architect of the mission that followed Osama bin Laden. He is also a selling author. Now, McRAven and his daughter, Kelly, have ideas about children and stories:
William: When I was a boy, my father, a fighter pilot in the Air Force, was telling me stories before bedtime, forming characters and weaving them in exciting tales of adventure. Every ethical story was. ELMER The Elf was always honest and gentle, helping those less fortunate. Freddy was brave and heroic, as he saved people from foreigners and bad guys.
I waited every night for a new adventure, I don’t know that I was also learning a lesson.
When I became a father, I wanted to move this tradition to my children, including my daughter, Kelly.
Family
Kelly: When I and my brothers were children, my father loved telling us about the stories. Every night, I was waiting impatiently for his arrival, excited to hear a new story.
What I did not realize at the time is that these stories were more than just entertaining; They were carefully designed to teach us morals and valuable lessons that we hoped to carry in our daily life. As much as his father taught him these lessons, he was going through now.
William: Now, as Parents, we want to grow up our children to be thoughtful, good, generous, honest, hard, and courageous. We hope to learn these lessons by watching us, provided that we do the right things in life.
However, the stories we tell them at an early age play an important role in their development. If we tell them stories about boys and girls like them, who overcome challenges through honesty, prophet and courage, they are more likely to grow up and show these qualities.
Kelly: I have always understood the power of story novel, but as a new mother, I am more aware of the importance of continuing to imitate our family in reading my daughter. As reading levels decrease and the screen time increases, it is more important than ever sharing stories that teach valuable lessons in enjoyable and attractive ways.
Small brown books for young readers
William: The translation of adult books into children’s books was a natural development, and an important task for me. All adult books are trying to convey the values that I think makes us the best citizens, leaders and humans.
I try to capture those same topics in my children’s books. Whether the wisdom of Seal Navy, or a simple act like making your bed, the stories that we tell our children and grandchildren can form their lives for the better.
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The story produced by Robert Marson. Editor: Ed Givenish.