| TEN
MEMOS FROM YOUR CHILD |
| 1 |
Don't
spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all that
I ask for. I'm only testing you. |
| 2 |
Don't
be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it. It makes me feel more
secure. |
| 3 |
Don't
let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in
the early stages. |
| 4 |
Don't
tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can
do much to reassure me if you try to understand. |
| 5 |
Don't
forget how quickly I'm growing up. It must be very difficult to
keep pace with me, but please try. |
| 6 |
Don't
be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me
lose faith in you |
| 7 |
Don't
protect me from consequences. I need to learn my sense of values. |
| 8 |
Don't
nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf. |
| 9 |
Don't
make rash promises. Remember that I feel let down when promises
are broken. |
| 10 |
Don't
forget that I can't thrive without lots of understanding and love. |