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My
hands are small; please
don't expect perfection whenever I make
my bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball.
My legs are short; please
slow down so that I can keep up with you.
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My
eyes have not seen the world as yours have;
please let me explore
safely: don't restrict
me unnecessarily.
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Housework
will always be there. I'm
only little for such a short time---please
take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world,
and do so willingly.
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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.
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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.
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I
need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow.
Please go easy
on the criticism; remember,
you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
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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 life requires of me.
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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 with my brother or my sister.
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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.
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Please
take me to church regularly, setting a good example for me to
follow. I enjoy
learning about God.
Parents, you have our permission, to print out this
article and post it on your fridge or in a place where you can
frequently read it to remind you everyday of your responsibilities to YOUR child or children.
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