YOUR CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW
Posted 6/24/2008 @ 4:22:24 pm by mywetplanet.com
Every American family is feeling some degree of pressure in today's world. Even if a family is economically secure, there are other events that change so fast and parents are asked by society to change quickly to keep pace.
Our children witness a good portion of the strains from life and feel the effects that change mommy and daddy. It is every parent's responsibility to have a discussion with their son and/or daughter, in a manner that is consistent with the child's age and maturity. Explaining as best we can to our children how and why our society (and ourselves) act like we do is very important.
After all, do we, as parents, really want someone else explaining these events to our children? Maybe the way to look at it would be that parents are simply giving their opinions and feelings about the important things ... the things that really count. Children want to hear their parents talk about issues, no matter what school age that they are. Children come away with more self-esteem and trust, knowing that mommy and daddy are thinking of them and are trying to explain how and why events take place.
It becomes so difficult for parents to find some precious time that they can spend with their sons and daughters ..... but, believe me when I say that it is the most important thing that parents can do for their children, starting at an early age! Talk with them. Put messages in words that they can understand. As them if they understand. Sometimes, just trying to do good things like this can improve their lives!
Parents ..... don't forget ...... listen to what it is that your children want to tell you! Both God and Jesus would want you to give them a chance to be a part of the family.
God Bless!
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