Radio Commentary
A new year is the traditional time
for making resolutions.
Family
Circle Magazine once printed resolutions for parents, and I’m going to
repeat them because they help focus our efforts as a new year is about to begin:
I will
always love my children for who they are — not who I want them to be.
I will give
my child space to grow, to dream, to succeed, and even to fail. Without that
space, no growth can occur.
I will
create a loving home environment, regardless of what effort it takes at a given
time.
When
discipline is necessary, I will let my child know that I disapprove of what he
does, not who he is.
I will set
limits and help my children find security in the knowledge of what is expected
of them. They will not have to guess what is right or wrong.
I will make
time for all my children and cherish our moments together. I will not burden my
children with emotions and problems they are not equipped to deal with.
I will
encourage my children to experience the world and all its possibilities, taking
pains to leave them careful but not fearful.
I will try to be the kind of person
I want my children to be: loving,
fair-minded, giving, and hopeful.
Good
resolutions for all of us, don’t you think?
