The following is taken from a Kellogg's commercial from 1998. The message here is easy to forget- Parents often don't want their kids to make mistakes, feel any pain, ever fail etc. BUT all of these things are necessary for them to grow up and be responsible, upstanding people who can handle adversity and real life!
We, the children NEED . . . .
encouragement - on the ball field, on the way to school, when we make a mistake . . .
to laugh - at funny things, at ourselves, but not so much at others
inspiration - so we aim high!
to be read to -
self-esteem - but like respect, we need to earn it- false self-esteem is useless
love and security- unconditionally
adventure - learning to manage potential risk is important-
disappointment- then we learn to appreciate good times even more!
friendship- in all its forms and from all generations
to make mistakes - let's just not dwell on them
to ask questions
to win - and be humble when we do- and also congratulate others when they do . . .
to lose/ fail
to be hugged (daily is preferable)
families, friends and even foes
heroes- BIG, BIG heroes, but also everyday heroes
nourishment- for our bodies and our souls!
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