Tell your children, "I love you!"

Good for you! Kids need affirmations - constantly - from those they love and who love them. They get bombarded by negatives at school, from friends. They need positives from parents. And on a sadder note, one never knows when today will be the last opporunity to say, "I love you." We never know if an illness or accident will hit us and we'll no longer be around to say those magic words.

We grew up and never heard the words I love you from our parents, or any other relative. I never understood that. I have always said I love you to my son and he to me. Out loud and in front of people. Everyone should always SAY THE WORDS - they mean so much. Good for you. Kids need to be reassured in a big way, and it sounds like you are doing a great job!

I used to tell my children that "I love you" too. My mother and father(even tho, we knew that they loved us very much), weren't very verbally or physically demonstrative, so I promised myself that when I had children, that I would be. Yes, I am a hugger and a kisser too.(smile) Yes, you'll love them no matter what. Mine are now young adults, with children of their own, and I still tell them that I love them, and they say I love you too. But one of my big things that goes along with that has always been, "Be Careful!" When I have forgotten to say that when they're leaving my presences, I have been known to run to a window or run downstairs to catch them to say it. I know that it's only superstition, but I feel like they will be ok or at least return to me if I say it. Well, you how a mother's heart is.

always always always.. i say it so much i even ask my kid if i DO say it too much sometimes lol her answer is always "no.. you cant say it too much" even when having to discipline for wrong behavior.. the words "i love you" are always spoken.. making it clear that it isnt them i am upset with, but the actions theyve taken.. and regardless of what they do.. i do, and will always love them.

Good advice. I hope your grown children remember to say "I love you" not only to you but to their siblings.

I always tell my daughter that I love her so much. Be it the first time I or her woke up to the time she or I go to bed. My husband and I raised her in a loving environment. I am so proud whenever people praise her for being polite and sweet. You can't see that in kids here in America. Even caucasians admit that themselves

we tell each other we love each other everytime we leave. Or sometimes when we are just sitting there and the kids will come give us a hug we will tell them we love them. After I fuss at the kids and they have a mad look on their face I tell them I love them. I think it is very important that you tell your kids and family that you love them very often. They need to hear it.

Do you hear my echo? I do the same with my daughter. And will with my son after he is born(DEC). It is THE important step not to be missed. It gives them a good feeling. And it builds self confidence. I am with you all the way!

I always tell my kids I love them. When they do something to get in trouble I tell them I don't like the choice they made but I love them. I also have always told my husbands little brother and sister, they are 14 and 15 years younger than him, I may not always like the choices you will make but I will always love you and be here for you no matter what. The kids at school are the same. I work in a special education classroom. After punishment I will let them know what they did was naughty but they are a good child and I still like them and they are my friend. Friendship is important to them. They always ask everybody are you my friend many times a day. A child cannot hear I love you too many times. Most children don't hear it enough or at all. I will not let my children feel unloved. They will know mom loves them. They have no doubt.

I wholeheartedly agree with what you did ashmarie. Life is too short and one does not know what will happen. Always tell your kids you love them. Even when they are older. I really miss hearing my mother tell me she loves me. It has been a few years now.

i am the mom of two sons . my younger always used to say 'mom u love my ealder brother not to me but i reply i love both of u eqully ' now my younger son has also grown up now he realises that mom love the two son equally.

I always tell my daughter, grandaugther and mother that I love them many times a day. When they leave the house and sometimes just because I want to tell them that I love them because I do.

You are so sweet. Like you, I'm always telling my son that I love him. A day will not pass that i didn't tell him that. maybe 10 times a day I tell him that. Stay Active

Because my parents never say that to me, even give me a hug ( because of the custom). Sometimes he asks me, " Mom, do you love me?" I will give him a big hug, murmuring that he's a good guy and I love him. The funniest thing is that he will say "Mom, I hate you." in a soft tone instead of saying I love you now. Haha, Don't get the wrong end of the stick, that's a new way to express love. every time he says that, I will reply to him, " I hate you too." lol

I always tell my family I love them. When ever I leave the house or they leave I love yous are said. Even if we are in a rush it is one thing that needs to be taken care of. I would hate to have something happen and think that the last words were not something kind and loving.

Yeah, I also tell my children that I love them so much every day. I don't think they will get bored with that, in fact they love it so much to hear that words. I think it is a magical words for them as well.

This is a sweet post. I always tell my kid that I love her often. Thanks for sharing.

Yea, my mom was the kind of mom that exploded whenever I did something wrong, like getting C's on report card. She only said I love you when she was proud. Still does lol. I just wish she would have said it to me a lot more when i was growing up

I also tell my children that I love them many times a day. My children are the most precious things in my life, and no matter what, they need to know that I love them.

I am not a parent my self (yet...hopefully) but I do agree with you. It is importatnt to tell you children you love them. I missed that growing up and I belive if my parents were more open about their feelings we'd be closser. Even if I am more of an action person, and I do know my parents love me it would still be nice to hear it every now and then.