I saw this here http://ow.ly/5fUEg and had to share it! This will help me have patience and keep things in perspective!
Whether you have little ones at home or not, print this out, post it somewhere or share it with a friend. This is something I need to remind myself of often.
Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have asked for.. I”m testing you.
Don’t be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it…. it makes me feel more secure.
Don’t correct me in front of people if you can help it I’ll take much more notice if you talk to me in private.
Don’t make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
Don’t be too upset if I say “I hate you”. It isn’t that I hate you; I only need your attention.
Don’t protect me from consequences. I need to learn that way.
Don’t take too much notice of small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I want.
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 they are broken.
Don’t forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like. This is why I am not always 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 my faith in you.
Don’t put me off when I ask you questions. If you do,you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
Don’t tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can do much to understand.
Don’t ever think it beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm to you.
Don’t forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me but please try.
Don’t forget that I love experimenting. I couldn’t get along without it, so please put up with it.
Don’t forget that I can’t thrive without lots of love. But I don’t need to tell you that…. do I?
Anonymous
Written by Jonathan
Rev. Jonathan Cronkhite has been serving youth and families in full time
ministry for the last 23 years. With the heart of a pastor, he encourages and equips families to have Homes Devoted, through conferences, workshops, coaching and writing. Married to Carrie for 22 years, they have 5 children, run a home school co-op, drama club and invite 50 people over once a month for airsoft battles.
