a childs ten commandments to parents
1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever
I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short;
please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me
explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for a short time,
please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful
world and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs.
Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for
your inquisitiveness).
Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from Nature; please treasure me as Nature
intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving
me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement to grow. Please go easy on the
criticism; remember, you can criticize the things I do without
criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself.
Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes.
Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kinds of decisions that
life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel
that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations.
I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me to my
brother or sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together.
Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations
from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your
marriage is very special.
10. Please teach me how to pray or meditate regularly, do it
yourself regularly, setting a good example for me to follow.
I enjoy learning more about spirituality and inspirational
stories.
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"If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty."
— Marilyn Monroe
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