This morning, I was looking at our photo album and this picture of Sheldon and Jacob caught my attention. I can see just how much these two boys have changed in such a short time. When you think about how quickly time passes, as parents we need to grasp every opportunity to instill inner braces that will withstand against the pressures that they may face. Here is something to think about:
"If a child lives with CRITICISM, he learns to CONDEMN.
If a child lives with HOSTILITY, he learns to FIGHT.
If a child lives with RIDICULE, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with SHAME, he learns to feel GUILTY.
If a child lives with TOLERANCE, he learns to be PATIENT.
If a child lives with ENCOURAGEMENT, he learns to be CONFIDENT.
If a child lives with PRAISE, he learns to APPRECIATE.
If a child lives with FAIRNESS, he learns JUSTICE.
If a child lives with SECURITY, he learns to have FAITH.
If a child lives with APPROVAL, he learns to LIKE HIMSELF.
If a child lives with ACCEPTANCE and FRIENDSHIP, he learns to find LOVE in the world."
The above quote is powerful because we as parents are shaping our child's character. We must never forget that we are one of the greatest example that they will follow!
1 comment:
This is so true. Parenting is such a great responsibility and sometimes it scares me half to death. I hope I do "the right thing" as a parent. God help us all to learn this lesson you have just presented, Debbie. Thanks for this blog.
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