10 Child 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 yours 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.

this article made me cry coz i was so touched by the real meaning of parenting. i am glad to know how kids do react on adult matters which help them nourish their young minds. thanks for sharing