What did your child teach you?
By keep_onwatch
@keep_onwatch (2680)
India
March 19, 2011 8:43am CST
Parents teach their children many things and play a major role in molding their lives, but even a child can teach us adults many things. My 5 year old son, has thought me how to forgive a person no matter how bad they hurt you, he has shown me what unconditional love for every one I know is, he has shown me to be happy over an achievement no matter how small, he has shown me the importance of a hearty laugh, how to leave the tensions behind and be happy, he has shown me how not to have a heart of deceit, but clean. He has shown me the importance of innocence, humility and impartiality. Yes, children teach us many valuable lessons by being themselves. What has your child thought you?
So, calling a young child to him, he set it in their midst and said: “Truly I say to YOU, Unless YOU turn around and become as young children, YOU will by no means enter into the kingdom of the heavens. Therefore, whoever will humble himself like this young child is the one that is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;-Matthew 18:1-35.
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@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
Yes asyria51 (876), we have to really be careful not swear, I mean only if we stand as an example, they would find it easy to imitate rather than teaching them theoretically. We can mold our children and guide them, so the best way to start is by changing ourselves for them. Thank you for your response.
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@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
19 Mar 11
My children have taught me a lot as well. They teach me, and re-teach me every day to enjoy the simple things in life and to take time to stop and smell the roses. They teach me that laughter really is the best medicine and that being angry doesn't solve anything at all. They teach me the importance of a hug or a smile, and how it can truly impact another person. Along with many other lessons that they teach me, I think that one of the most important is that life is too short to always be serious, have fun and enjoy life because it really is a gift.
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@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
Yes, that's the point, children make us remember that life is a gift and we have to enjoy and be happy in what ever we can. Thanx 4 ur response.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
19 Mar 11
i do agree with this 100%. As a parent there are so many thing you want to impart with your children so that they will grow as responsible adults but as children also can teach us adults valuable lessons.
I at times feel ashamed that i tend to forget valuable lessons in life, my kids everyday teaches me patiences. I am someone who is short-fused lol i get upset or mad right away, my kids teaches me that i need to stop,slow down and be patient. They always remind me that time with them is very valuable and irreplaceable. They teaches me that precious things in life rather than pressings things in life..that those mess they make is not important, what is important is that we feel happy together. That those oatmeal kisses they gave me will soon disappear when they will grow up so they teaches me to appreciate things everyday. That nothing should be taken for granted. 
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@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
Yes, it often happens, we dont really see how we behave, but when we see a child behaving much better in some matters, we definitely feel ashamed. Thanx 4 ur response.
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@melvelasco (356)
• Philippines
20 Mar 11
yes I agree on that scriptures say's. Observe our little one when they playing with their play mates while they are playing there would arise the incident that they will argue with each other, but after that scene they will be friends again and forget what was happen earlier as if there's nothing happen bad. That was God teach us to do, to be humble...
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@friendship4lyfe (520)
• Saint Lucia
19 Mar 11
This is true about kids.They are teachers just as they are learners.Honesty is their specialty.They can make you smile or sad but then they are honest.If you want to know how good you look in a dress,make-up or anything just ask you son/daughter and trust me they are usually right.
My daughter has taught me the joys of being in the company of someone who sees beauty in everything no matter how simple and appreciate being with her everyday.
Children are given to us to guide us as much as we are there to guide them.
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@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
I absolutely agree, every1 of us here were children, but as we grew up we forget the simple things in life and how to appreciate them and yes, children are God's gifts, there for us reminding us always....
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@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
20 Mar 11
For me to became calm and not so angry much for the time of your sad day.
@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
Yes, they do teach us to smile for sure, after a long day's work. Thanx 4 ur response.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
20 Mar 11
One of my friends has a four year old boy, and it has been interesting to follow him when he has grown and learned things.
The best gift we can give children is our attention and love and they give so much back. They teach us patience and to feel happy about little things and enjoy beauty in the nature and animals and the joy in playing.
Children are humble and eager to learn things and keep asking questions, so we learn how to explain things in a way that they can understand. Their comments about things often makes us smile. They are small geniuses!!
We have all been small children once, and thinking about that time can teach us a great deal. I think I taught my grandmother to enjoy reading stories for me as I often used to go to her room and asked her to read for me..and she must have read the same stories many times - if she made a mistake, I corrected her..
We have all been small children once, and thinking about that time can teach us a great deal. I think I taught my grandmother to enjoy reading stories for me as I often used to go to her room and asked her to read for me..and she must have read the same stories many times - if she made a mistake, I corrected her..@keep_onwatch (2680)
• India
20 Mar 11
Hello buenavida, they sure are small geniuses! and I agree with you, the most valuable thing we can give them is our care, love and attention. Thanx 4 ur response.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
21 Mar 11
My son is three years and ten months old. I found out at 36 weeks pregnancy that he has got spina bifida and hydrocephalus. I heard some very frightening things about what he was like. When he was born I learned how lovely he is and how he is an innocent little one. I learned how to be patient waiting for him to come out of the special care baby unit. It was a joyful day that he came home at 3 weeks old. He has taught me that disabled people are really special and wonderful. I have learned that when a child is quiet he or she is learning and talks when he or she is ready. He has taught me that people that have one thing they can't use like the legs for example they get very skilled with their hands.
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
Oh, there's this story when my child was growing up, I was so stressed then, almost on breaking up, then she said, Mom pls. just sit down and hold my hands,everything will be alright. I realized, we adults worry a lot of things but young children just take things light. I learn from her how to relax and keep my senses and just let things happen as they must and keep my trust in God that every thing will turn alright.
