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 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 me needs; don't nag me
all day long. (You wouldn't
want to be nagged for your
inquisitiveness.) Treat me
as you would want 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,
but not your praise, 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 kind of
decisions 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 with
my brother or sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids
needs vacations from their 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
regularly, setting a good
example for me to follow.
I enjoy learning more about
God.
