Letter to My Child
When a person becomes an expectant parent, there are a number ofthoughts and feelings they experience, whether it is their first or fifthchild. It is interesting to explore some of these feelings through a Although I have only known you for a short time, you are already animportant part of my life. Before you were conceived, all I could think ofwas becoming a parent and raising a happy child that would be showered with I am sure that as you grow up, I will make mistakes and hopefullylearn from them. I've already read a number of articles on importantparenting characteristics and plan on implementing them into yourupbringing. I feel it is important to know when to be authoritative andwhen to be permissive (Frick-Horbury). I realize that I will have a stronginfluence on you and have discovered that your "genetic makeup will affect
I am sure I will quote from the movie 'Bambi' throughout your life: "If youcan't say anything nice, don't say anything at all (Salten). It is also important to keep in mind that when you have arguments withloved ones, if something were to happen to you or them, what would you wantthe last words spoken to them to be-something kind or something hurtful. I can not wait to hold you forthe first time, and look forward to experiencing all of the firsts in yourlife. Remember as you grow up, that while you may notagree with, and have difficulty liking everyone, you should never hateanyone. I hopeall of your dreams come true and that no one ever tries to dissuade youfrom any goal you set. " I am anhonest, soft-hearted person who believes in the importance of fairness, andbelieve these strengths will be instrumental in raising a person who canmake a difference in the world. I dream that you will grow up in a world that knows peace. ristics, and also influence the way I willtreat you (Maccoby). Hate is a powerful, destructive force that needs to be eliminated. " I hope I will always exhibit positivecharacteristics such as "providing emotional warmth, constantly showing aninterest in your activities, finding enjoyment in interactions with you,and providing you with guidance and assistance (Poikkeus). As you grow up, I pray that you have a happy disposition, love allliving creatures, and respect the world around you. While there is no such thing as a perfectparent, by examining one's strengths and parenting style, an individual cangain a better understanding of how to raise a happy, well-roundedindividual. " I main thing I want to stress in this letter is how much you arealready loved and how I hope I can guide you in becoming a kind, lovingindividual who will achieve great things. These qualities are ararity today in many people and I truly believe if more people exhibitedthem, there would be less discord in the world.
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