Appreciation for Your Child

[Willard Gerard]

I know there are times when our children can really be a pain in the
butt. I know they can get on our nerves periodically. I know if it
wasn't for my child then I personally don't think my life would have
become what it has become today. It amazes me when I look back over
the last twelve years of my life and see my daughter continuing to
grow up. It seems like yesterday when I use to bathe her, feed her,
and watching every move she made in the house so she wouldn't run into
any of the furniture. I know twelve years don't seem like a long time;
but if you have been through what I've been through over the course of
her young life then you'll understand why I appreciate my daughter.
Through it all though; my daughter has turned out to be a remarkable
young lady. It's funny how the years truly do fly. Now she's off to
school each and every day, catching the school bus, coming and going
to her extra-curricular activities and enjoying the time of her life.
I have to appreciate all that has happened in my life when it comes to
me being a parent and raising my one and only daughter. She's typical
and like any other child, having her own way of thinking and she is
the joy of my life. One thing I do is let my child know how much I
appreciate her. Give your child their props now. Don't wait until some
sugar daddy comes along and sweet talk her and sweep her off her feet.
Let her know now how remarkable she is to you and express your feeling
towards your child. If you have a son then treat him the same way with
the respect of not letting some sweet sugar momma sweep him off his
feet and blow him into an outer-space entrapment.
Regardless of the challenges, pain and disappointment your child can
bring into your life, it should help bring out the best in you. You
and I made a conscience choice decision when it came to having
children. So, it's our responsibility to raise them to help shape and
develop their character and watch them mature into young adults; but
by the same token during this process your lifestyle and character
should have been improved as you have grown as a parent, meaning if it
wasn't for the changes and attitude adjustments you had to deal with
being a parent you never would have become the parent you are today.
Are you a responsible parent today?
Regardless if you are a single-parent or are happily married,
parenting is a two-fold deal. One good way of making sure you and your
child are on one accord and are bonding is by showing how appreciative
you are of him or her. This type of parenting will teach both you and
your child how to have mutual respect for each other and it will show
others in general how to have a good and lasting relationship with
their children. Express your feelings to your child or children and
let them know how much you appreciate them.
Your child or children are an asset to you and not a liability. Look,
Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of your womb is a
reward. Psalm 127:3. If you are struggling with your parental rights
and responsibilities sign-up to receive tips on life in general and I
can help you with your parenting concerns. Copyright ? 2007 Clark A.
Thomas

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