Childrens Ten Commandments For Parents

1. My hands are small; please do not expect perfection
whenever I make my bed, draw, 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; do not restrict me unnecessarily.

3. Housework will always be there. I am only little for
such a short time-please take the 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;
do not nag me all day long. (You would not want to be nagged
for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be
treated.

5. I am a special gift; please treaure me as my Creator
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, not just your praise to grow.
Please go easy on the criticism; 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 I can learn from my own mistakes.
Then someday I will be prepared to make the kind of decisions
life will require of me.

8. Please do not do things over for me. Somehow that makes
me feel that my efforts did not quite measure up to your
expectations. I know its hard, but please do not try to
compare me to my brother or sister.


9. Please do not be afraid to leave for a weekend together.
Children need a vacation from mom and dad, just as mom and
dad need a vacation from chidren. Besides its a great way
to show us that your marriage is very special.

10. 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.