2. Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it; it makes me feel more secure.
3. Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
4. Don't correct me in front of people, if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.
5. Don't make me feel my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
6. Don't protect me from consequences, I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
7. Don't be too upset when I say "I hate you." It isn't you I hate but your power to thwart me.
8. Don't take too much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
9. Don't nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
10. Don't make rash promises. Remember that I feel badly let down when promises are broken.
11. Don't forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I would like. This is why I'm not always very accurate.
12. Don't tax my honesty too much. I am easily frightened into telling lies.
13. Don't be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
14. Don't put me off when I ask questions. If you do, you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
15. Don't tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real, and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
16. Don't ever think it is beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm toward you.
17. Don't forget I love experimenting. I couldn't get on without it, so please put up with it.
18. Don't ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me too great a shock when I discover that you are neither.
19. Don't forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me, but please try.
20. Don't forget that I can't thrive without lots of understanding and love, but I don't need to tell you, do I?
3 comments:
I just stumbled upon your blog and I absolutely love this post. I think I'm going to re-post on my blog if you don't mind :) You have beautiful children by the way! Have a great week!
Hi... We would just just like to appreciate the 20 pointers put up here.. these very simple things can make a world of difference in a child's upbringinging ang mutual bond as well.. thank you so much for your effoert to help others make this journey a more fun filled and fulfilling experience for both parents and children together..
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I also stumbled upon your blog and really enjoyed this post. It is simple, yet comprehensive in its wisdom.
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