Comments on: Children Learn What They Live

By: kcinnova

kcinnova — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:56:37 +0000

My mother had this poem hanging in her bedroom when I was growing up. Sadly, she modeled a lot of yelling. I’m still trying to rid myself of this handy-dandy item in my parenting “tool box.”

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By: Nora Bee

Nora Bee — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:11:40 +0000

Yes, it’s no only worth it to try, it may just be our best hope for this world.

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By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:38:34 +0000

So true. It’s easier to hear/see our spouse’s bad habits in our children. So it’s why my wife and I help each other by (gently!) pointing out how we can improve. It’s also great to observe the good they come up with. One day, I was sick in bed, informed my younger one when he came to my bedside and he asked: “Do you need some Ginger Ale?”

Anyway, I really enjoyed this post and I Stumbled it.

By: Dr. Cason

Dr. Cason — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:01:59 +0000

Barbara- I recently saw this a few days ago and it reminded me of when I first saw it. I just sat back and said- wow.

tiff- I love it too.

Kathleen- *Hugs* ” I get sad when I see some parents give their pets more love and nurturing than their children. I used to tell my family and friends, “I do not have to raise my voice or hit my dog to train it, so why would I have to do this with my children – they are far more intelligent and eager to please me.”

I know just what you mean!

Cassaundra- Thank you for your kindness and concern. I loved it too!

White Hot- I still am trying.

By: White Hot Magik

White Hot Magik — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:55:16 +0000

So true, so true. Also reminds me of how once I had kids I had to grow up so I can do the right things and quit all those bad attitudes.

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By: Cassaundra

Cassaundra — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:08:37 +0000

This is on of my all time favorites, it’s very true…..and especially when it comes to my special needs son…….as he sees the world differently than most. And KINDNESS matters. Thanks Sheila, for sharing this with us to remind us the contrast our actions and words make in the lives of our children.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:03:10 +0000

Very wise words indeed. If we realized WE are what our children become, wouldn’t we all be so much wiser how we raise these little gifts God blesses us with.

I get sad when I see some parents give their pets more love and nurturing than their children. I used to tell my family and friends, “I do not have to raise my voice or hit my dog to train it, so why would I have to do this with my children – they are far more intelligent and eager to please me.”

Unconditional love – this is the true blessing from parents to their children. I was so blessed to have been given this by my precious grandparents who raised me. I was truly blessed.

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By: tiff

tiff — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:24:40 +0000

Also a fave here.
I have it on a card and keep it in my wallet. i bought it before I had kids.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:10:20 +0000

Hi Dr. Cason – I saw this years ago and it remains a favorite of mine. It holds so much truth.

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