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The Parent's Pledge

• I will set a good example for my child.
• I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection.
• I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say.
• I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards accomplishments.
• I will have realistic expectations for my children.  I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences.
• I will avoid being to critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings.
• I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences.
• I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them.
• I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another.
• I will love my children unconditionally.  I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.

"Building Academic Success Through Parent Involvement"

Children Learn What They Live

By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If children live with criticism,

they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility,

they learn to fight.

If children live with fear,

they learn to be apprehensive.

If children live with ridicule,

they learn to be shy.

If children live with shame,

they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with tolerance,

they learn to be patient.

If they live with encouragement,

they learn confidence.

If children live with praise,

they learn to appreciate.

If children live with approval

they learn to like themselves.

If children live with acceptance,

they learn to find love in the world.

What are your children living?

Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

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