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A Child’s Ten Request-ments
1. My hands are small; please don’t expect perfection whenever I make my bed, draw a picture
or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don’t restrict me
unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I’m only little for a short time —please take time to explain
things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don’t nag me all day long. (You
wouldn’t want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be
treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me
accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a
loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement to grow. Pease go easy on criticism; remember, you can criticize
the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can
learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the decisions life
requires of me.
8. Please don’t do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts don’t quite
measure up to your expectations. I know it is hard, but please don’t try to compare me
with my brother or sister.
9. Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need a vacation from parents just
as parents need a vacation from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your
marriage is special.
10. Please take me to Sunday School and church regularly, setting a good example for me to
follow.
~ Gospel Minutes
