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.
My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore
safely; don't restrict me unnecessarily.
Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short
time-please take the time to explain things to me about this wonderful world and do so
willingly.
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.
I am a special gift; please treasure me, holding me accountable for my
actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
I need your encouragement, not just your praise to grow. Please go easy
on the criticism; you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me
to fail, so that I can learn from my own mistakes. Then someday I will be prepared to make
the kind of decisions life will require of me.
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.
Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need a
vacation 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.
Please set a good example for me to follow in all the ways of life. I
enjoy watching the things you do and want to do them just like you do.
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