Ten Commitments for Parents:
1. I will always love and respect my child for he is and not for who I want
him to be.
2. I will not burden my child with emotions and problems she is not equipped
to deal with, remembering that I am the parent and she is the child.
3. I will, when discipline is necessary, let my child know that I disapprove
of what he does, not who he is.
4. I will set limits for my child and help her find security in knowing what
is expected of her.
5. I will make time for my child and cherish our moments together, realizing
how important - and fleeting - they are.
6. I will create a loving home environment and show my child that she is
loved, whenever and however I can.
7. I will be sure to give my child space - to grow, to dream, to succeed,
and even fail.
8. I will encourage my child to experience the world and all its
possibilities, guiding her in its ways and taking pains to leave her careful
but not fearful.
9. I will take care of myself physically and emotionally, so that I can be
there for my child when he needs me.
10. I will try to be the kind of person I want my child to be - loving, fair-
minded, moral, giving, and hopeful.
