A Child's Ten Commandments
To Parents
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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.
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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 my life, 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 kind 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 Sunday school and church regularly,
setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
© Dr. Kevin Leman
"Parenthood Without Hassles - Well Almost"
Harvest House Publishers, 1979
and
"First-Time Mom"
Tyndale House Publishers, 2004
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