"A Child's 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 your's 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
God; please, treasure me as
God 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, take me to Sunday School
and church or
synagogue regularly, setting a good
example for me to
follow. I enjoy learning more about
God..
take
me home
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