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A Child's Ten Commandments to Parents
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. Please slow down so that I can keep up with you.My eyes have not seen the world as yours have. Please let me explore safely. ...
Twelve Tips to Understanding Your Youth
When your youth comes home from school today, smile when he or she walks through the door. Do that several days in a row and your youth will actually look forward to coming home!Next time your youth tries to be funny…laugh.Make a list of all the th...
I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay
I took a piece of plastic clay And idly fashioned it one day, And as my fingers pressed it still, It moved and yielded to my will. I came again when days were past-- The bit of clay was hard at last; The form I gave it, it still bore, But I could ch...
Twas a sheep that strayed away
Twas a sheep not a lamb that strayed away In the parable Jesus told, A grown-up sheep that strayed away From the ninety and nine in the fold. And why for the sheep should we seek And earnestly hope and pray? Because there is danger when sheep go wro...
What's Wrong with Grownups
When a group of 10-year-olds in a church Sunday School class expressed their views of "What's wrong with grownups?" they came up with these complaints:Grownups make promises, then they forget all about them, or else they say it wasn't really a promis...
Family vs. Church
Jesus said that we must give up our family to follow him, but scripture also tells us that unless a person can manage his house well he cannot be a spiritual leader. For many people these two opposing instructions are difficult to reconcile. We all...
Creating a Strong Family
When parents around the world describe the qualities that make their family strong, these are some of the things they talk about. APPRECIATION AND AFFECTION Caring for each otherFriendshipRespect for individualityPlayfulnessHumor ABILITY TO COPE ...
What we can do as parents
I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you. I can teach you things but I cannot make you learn. I can give you directions but I cannot always be there to lead you. I can allow you freedom but I cannot account for it. I can take you to church but I...
Strayed
Strayed (Song and Lyrics by Church of Rhythm) When I was young I grew up in a Christian family I wanted to please my parents I wanted them to be so proud of me So I took their faith and I learned their religion And I went to a church where everyone ...
What can you do to help young people handle disappointment?
Here are some suggestions to help parents and youth workers to effectively teach young people how to handle disappointments that occur in their daily lives:Try to see situations from the child’s point of view as well as your own.If you are responsi...
