Monday, December 08, 2014

 

CHILD TO PARENT

CHILD TO PARENT

 

* 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.

 

-- Author Unknown

 

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