Apr

04

Do You Remember When?

Posted by Manchild | Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Parenting Skills | Posted on 04-04-2007

Today’s post is also from the “Children’s Ten Commandments for Parents,” by Mr. Kevin Lehman as quoted in “Dear Abby,” Independent Press Telegram, January 12, 1981.

Commandment #1: “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; slow down so that I can keep up with you.”

Commandment #2: “My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; let me explore it safely; don’t restrict me unnecessarily.”

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  1. Walter Burek said 5/Apr/2007 at 08:04

    Your site is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks.

    wgb

  2. Manchild said 5/Apr/2007 at 09:04

    Hello Walter,

    You’re welcome. Thank you for the kind words.

  3. Rate of Attrition » Blog Archive » safety, shells, and shields said 6/Apr/2007 at 11:04

    [...] his recent post called, “do you remember when?” sums up “feeling safe” when sharing something of yourself with certain people. although roderick’s post was about children, i know that all of us adults have that same child inside who understands what mr. lehman meant by commandment #1: “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; slow down so that I can keep up with you.” [...]

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