Ahead of the Game

I read a real life story of a kid who was born with one arm, he just had his right arm and his another arm did not grow right from his birth from a parenting book.I was amazed to see the kids ability to fight through everything in his life.The kid was even insulted by his grandparents who in turn sent him a blanket as a gift for his 2nd birthday.The boy's ability to fight through the circumstances was highly motivating and now he plays for his high school basketball, base ball team . Now my thoughts revolve around parents who want their kids to be ahead of the game always.Are we doing justice to the kids by thinking or thrusting upon our desires on them.Now I am also a mother of a 3 month old, I have my own fears of bringing up a child.How easy or difficult it is going to be? I know its gonna be a life long responsibility, commitment.But I did get some clarity after reading the story. These kids teach us how to handle every issue in life.They are unable to do so many things but they are not bothered about it.They are just so happy that they are able to do achieve something in life.This kid actually changed my notion about life that you do not play to win rather you play because you are happy playing the game.Even before Adit was born I took a vow when I knew I was having a baby boy that I will not raise him the way I was raised.Coming from a conventional family I was raised with a lot of restrictions and had to fight my way through every single thing I desired. I decided that this will not be the case with Adit.He will lead his life the way he wants to and he will do things which will make him happy. Hope I continue to keep my promise and not fall under the category of conventional parents who judge a child based on the wins he/she gets in their life.