Submitted Christian Writings
A Child's Ten Commandments to Parents
- 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.
- My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don't
restrict me unnecessarily.
- 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.
- My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (
You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be
treated.
- 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.
- I need your encouragement to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember, you can
criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
- 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 kinds of
decisions that life requires of me.
- 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 to my brother or sister.
- Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from
parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show
us kids that your marriage is very special.
- Please take me to Sunday School and church regularly, setting a good example for me to
follow. I enjoy learning more about GOD.
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