Moms and Dads, if you want your children to grow up to love God and trust in God; if you want your children to love you and believe in you; if you want your children to love themselves, and believe in themselves, first you must communicate these feelings to them as your own. In the words of one loving father…
“When you tuck them into bed, be sure to tell them that you love them just for being themselves. Say to them, ’I’m really the luckiest father (mother) in the world to have such marvelous children. I love you not because of your report card, or your talent, or because you’re going to do a good job, but simply because you are you.’ And remember, if this sounds much too simple, it gets far better results than do demands for obedience based on fear and intimidation. And the kids will go to sleep with a terrific feeling that, ’Gosh, I really am loved for just…
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