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CHILD TO PARENT
Author Unknown
July 2, 2010

* Don't spoil me, I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask
for. I am only testing you.

* Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it. It makes me feel
more secure.

* Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them
in the early stages.

* Don't make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave
stupidly "big."

* Don't correct me in front of people if you can avoid it. I'll take
much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.

* Don't protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way
sometimes.

* Don't take too much notice of my small ailments. I am quite capable
of trading on them.

* Don't nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing
deaf.

* Don't make rash promises. Remember that I feel badly let down when
promises are broken.

* Don't forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like.
That is why I am not always very accurate.

* Don't tax my honesty too much. I am easily frightened into telling
lies.

* Don't be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose
faith in you.

* Don't put me off when I ask questions. If you do you will find I
will stop asking and seek information elsewhere.

* Don't tell my fears are silly. They are terribly real, and you can
do much to reassure me if you try to understand.

And please...

* Don't neglect me; I do not want to be a delinquent.

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