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 your's 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.. |
