before childhood’s end…
Posted: June 5, 2012 Filed under: pearls of wisdom | Tags: affirmation, belief, childhood, honor, love 6 Commentshow often to we tell our children, “I know you, and I trust you”
and then let their actions reinforce our belief.
can we say to them “I believe in you”, and let them fail and encourage
them to try again and grow.
do we let them earn our trust by small tasks that soon are replaced by
the larger things, where and when we may no longer be around.
do we set fair limits, that they may know walls are safe and firm,
but yet understand that doors are made to step through to new worlds
can we let them know that anger and other emotions are fleeting, but that
no matter how we feel, we love you forever.
shall we help them leave the nest and soar, but love them equally no matter if their
nest be small or large, as long as it is true.
is it possible to love them and let them go, realizing that childhood is a terrible time
to peak, and gently nudge them with an invisible hand that they may stand alone and blossom
as they grow.
bwthoughts 
Very true – we are builders and need to lay solid foundations for them to soar. In time, they’ll do the same for theirs…
true.
Will keep this with me for a while…
thanks….
thanks, I think your affirmation and belief in her will remain important. We must let them live their own lives, but provide that base of love that allows them to grow and expand.
Well written and so true – mine is grown up now, but I hope readers with small children are encouraged and inspired. 🙂