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Parenting is Gardening
The Universe blossoms in the face of a child. By bringing out the best in your
child, you bring out the best in the Universe.
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Parenting is Trust
The biggest trust is being entrusted with a life. The biggest responsibility is to live
that trust throughout your life.
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Parenting is a Labor of Love
The sleepless nights, the career sacrifices, the postponing of so many of your own activities. The prize of parenting comes
at a price.
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Parenting is Protecting
From fire and sharp objects. From unkind eyes. From negative thoughts and cruel criticisms. From getting into deep waters. From getting
into a shallow life.
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Parenting is Correcting
Gently and with love.Understanding the intent of the child
before rushing to punish pay.
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Parenting is Smiling
And laughing. And making faces. Singing together. Giving and receiving hugs.
Holding the child’s hand in silence for a few moments before asking “What is
wrong, dear?” plans.
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Parenting is Forgiving
Again and again. Month after month. Year after year. And yet, never failing to
correct and connect.
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Parenting is Friendship
Of a lifetime. Without expecting returns of favor. With genuine sharing and caring. With friendship bands. And
heartfelt bonds.
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Parenting is Being a Child
So that you can see the world from their eyes. Feel their tears, live their smiles,
and understand their dreams.
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Parenting is Enjoying
Their peculiar tantrums. Tucking them in the blanket in the middle of the night.
Their helping hand with heavy luggage. And with some of life’s burdens.
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Parenting is Letting Go
Opening the gates when the time has come. Showing them the way.
Being able to say “Goodbye! Wherever you go, you will always be in my heart.”
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