Do Children Refresh You?

It is so important to be able to go back to our childhood and relate to what they are feeling at the moment. It is funny for me because I was a mess as a child. When I see children trying to pull the same mess that I did, it makes me laugh. Then I have to try to remember what I was feeling when I acted that way and then I can help them.

Take the good things of the past and try to impart the same to the present generation young people. Thanks.

I thank my God always for teaching me to love and forgive like a child. I understand that scripture now and it is full of meaning for me. Children are so loving and innocent. They have not been corrupted by a world of hate and unforgiveness.

Children are simply adorable and they do like lot of attention. The thing that really makes me smile is how they show you things that they have done in school and such and they want you to be proud of them. I love showing them how proud I am. When you do that you are helping them to feel good about themselves and be confident in what they do. It is a way to encourage them and it is just as exciting for you, when you see what your child is capable of doing. It makes you feel so good. Just wait until your child starts bringing home his school work and report card. It will also be a learning step for both of you. You will learn what others really think of your child. We she our children through the eyes of love, but when someone else looks at them and sees them as wonderful people, it makes us swell with pride.

There are not many feelings that are better than a child smiling at you. That means that they like you and they trust you. When a child is upset with me, even if I know that saying no was the right thing, it still tugs at my heart strings.

This is so so true. Kids can sense when you are down and they try their best to help you out of that funk that you are in. Another thing about kids senses, they are excellent B.S. detectors. They know when something is not right, if we could just get them to always go with that feeling, no matter what anyone else says are does, they would be a lot safer. I have seen children think and rethink and it is amazing to me. They know not to do a lot of things, but they give in to the pressure. That is why it is so important to constantly remind them of the right things to say and do. I remember my mother use to complain that she got tired of saying the same things over and over again. I am just glad she never stopped, her words are still guiding me after 27 years of her absence.

This is very true. Children depend on us for everything and we need to put them first. We can always go out and earn for ourselves, but the children have to wait for what is given to them.

Just tell them when you get a certain age, you break easier, they will understand that. I know what you mean. Kids like to go on and on about their problems. When you love them, you try to listen intently, but sometimes you want to interupt and say, okay, now let me tell you about a real problem. But in their little world, their problems are such a big deal, that you have to show compassion.

Yes, you are right about that. I have 11 nieces and nephews now and they are all strong and in good health and I thank God for that. It is really a blessing.