Priorities

We may SAY our children are a priority, but if we regularly choose something else above them, that’s telling.  Our actions, not words, always tell where our true priorities are!

Shower Them!

Today, say the things you’ve neglected to say to your children. Shower each of them with love and respect.

Homework

 When Dad came home he was astonished to see Alec sitting on a horse, writing something. “What on earth are you doing there?” he asked.

“Well, the teacher told us to write an essay on our favorite animal. That’s why I’m here and that’s why Susie’s sitting in the goldfish bowl!”

Kid$ kNOw

Dear Dad,
$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can`t think of anything I need. $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.
Love,
Your $on

The Reply:

Dear Son,

I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.
Love,
Dad

Dear God, Make Me

“One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, make me the kind of man my daddy is.  That night, the father prayed, Dear God, make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.”  Unknown

Teach Your Children

1. The meaning of respect.
2. To say “Thank You” and be polite.
3. To set goals, both short term and long term.
4. Relationships, not material stuff, are what are important in life.
5. The importance of school to the rest of their life.
6. Life is about falling down and getting back up.  Failure is only temporary.
7. That God loves them and wants an individual relationship with them.
8. Being truthful is all about character.
9. How to love and receive love.
10. That the least important word is “I”.  It’s all about helping others.