Parenting Advice from a Child
I saw this here http://ow.ly/5fUEg and had to share it! This will help me have patience and keep things in perspective!
Whether you have little ones at home or not, print this out, post it somewhere or share it with a friend. This is something I need to remind myself of often.
Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have asked for.. I”m testing you.
Don’t be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it…. it makes me feel more secure.
Don’t correct me in front of people if you can help it I’ll take much more notice if you talk to me in private.
Don’t make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
Don’t be too upset if I say “I hate you”. It isn’t that I hate you; I only need your attention.
Don’t protect me from consequences. I need to learn that way.
Don’t take too much notice of small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I want.
Don’t nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
Don’t make rash promises. Remember that I feel badly let down when they are broken.
Don’t forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like. This is why I am not always accurate.
Don’t tax my honesty too much. I am easily frightened into telling lies.
Don’t be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose my faith in you.
Don’t put me off when I ask you questions. If you do,you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
Don’t tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can do much to understand.
Don’t ever think it beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm to you.
Don’t forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me but please try.
Don’t forget that I love experimenting. I couldn’t get along without it, so please put up with it.
Don’t forget that I can’t thrive without lots of love. But I don’t need to tell you that…. do I?
Anonymous
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Through my own journey of working with students in the church for almost two decades, I discovered that the majority of students that graduate from high school also graduate from their faith. The good news is those that had a personal faith that continued after high school had parents who lived their faith out in the home. It’s my vision and passion to encourage, train and equip fathers and mothers to live this adventure of faith in the home with their kids. Following Christ is far from boring. It is an adventure!
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