As I Grow ~ Author Unknown
As I grow, please understand that I am growing up and changing very fast. It must be difficult to keep pace with me, but please try.
As I grow, listen to me and give me brief, clear answers to my questions. Then I will keep sharing my thoughts and feelings.
As I grow, reward me for telling the truth. Then I am not frightened into lying.
As I grow, tell me when you make mistakes and what you learned from them. Then I can accept that I am OK when I blunder.
As I grow, pay attention to me and spend time with me. Then I can believe that I am important.
As I grow, do the things you want me to do. Then I have a good positive role model.
As I grow, trust and respect me. Even though I am smaller than you, I have feelings and needs just like you.
As I grow, compliment and appreciate me. Then I’ll feel good and I’ll want to continue to please you.
As I grow, help me explore my unique interests, talents and potential. In order for me to be happy, I need to be me and not you, or someone you want me to be.
As I grow, be an individual and create your happiness. Then you can teach me the same, and I can live happy, successful and fulfilling life.
Thank you for hearing me… I love you!
