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A Child's Ten
Commandments to Parents
by Dr.
Kevin Leman
RealFamilies.com
As presented
on the realFamilies TV Show with Dr. Kevin Leman
and Dr. Jay Passavant, here are
ten ways to better parenting,
and of course better kids.
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 church regularly, setting a good example for me
to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
| Dr. Kevin
Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist,
best-selling author, TV personality and speaker. Dr. Leman is
probably best known for his Birth Order Book. Along with Dr.
Jay Passavant, family counselor, he hosts the syndicated
television program realFamilies. |
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