10 Commitments for Parents

1. I will always love and respect my child for who he is and not who I want him to be.


2. I will give my child space - to grow, to dream, to succeed and even sometimes to fail.


3. I will create a loving home environment and show my child that she is loved, whenever and however I can.


4. I will, when discipline is necessary, let my child know that I disapprove of what he does, not who he is.


5. I will set limits for my child and help her find security in the knowledge of what is expected of her.


6. I will make time for my child and cherish our moments together, realizing how important - and fleeting - they are.


7. I will not burden my child with emotions and problems he is not equipped to deal with, remembering that I am the parent and he is the child.


8. I will encourage my child to experience the world and all its possibilities, guiding her in its ways and taking pains to leave her careful but not fearful.


9. I will take care of myself physically and emotionally, so that I can be there for my child when he needs me.


10. I will try to be the kind of person I want my child to grow up to be - loving, fair-minded, moral, giving and hopeful.


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