The ABC of Parents for Characters
Posted: November 19, 2007I read this from a booklet picked up at my daughter’s childcare. It is very worthy for sharing with rest of the parents. This is by Melinda. W Y Eng.
Acknowledge, they learn self-respect
Believing, they persevere without fret
Communicating, they speak what’s right.
Developing, they grow in beauty and pride.
Embracing, they gain warmth and affection.
Feeling, they learn empathy and compassion.
Giving, they understand the joy of receiving.
Honoring, they experience self-esteem.
Interacting, they enjoy being understood.
Justifying, they know what’s right and true.
Knowing, they grow in wisdom and self- reliance.
Loving, they learn discipline and obedience.
Motivating, they fulfill their potential;
Nouishing, they find strength and determination;
Protecting, they feel recognized and safe at play.
Questioning, they engage in higer-order thinking;
Respecting, they know it’s all right to imagine.
Supporting, they sense you care to listen.
Trusting, they dare to venture and learn.
Uunderstanding, they are challenged to be risk-takers;
Valuing, they learn to be peaceful problem solvers.
Watching, they acknowledge mistakes and gain confidence;
eXploring, they exercise autonomy and independence.
Yearning, they set internal limits and aspirations;
Zoning, they recognise boundaries and expectations.
Well, if all parents teach and raise children with results of such characters, our next generations will be a very peaceful generations with more responsible, peaceful loving, independents, loving and giving people. Children that are not depress nor seek revenge or violent to achieve their perspective of peaceful society.
