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A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."

LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT !

Oh, Katys! I love that!!! Thank you for posting it~!! It made me cry and I've saved it!

BTW: You're all set for Halloween!  :wink:

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Katysmom,

Thank you for your lovely post.

I know that children (in general) learn from what parents do, not always what they say. I used to try to explain to my daughter when I did something that parents should not do. I also taught her to obey the laws of the land and to think for herself.

Thanks again, with love, Louise

Thank you.

Boo hoo Central everytime I read that.

Very wise words. And so true. Modeling behavior is the strongest influence on kids while they are growing up. I wish every parent had a copy of this, and would try to live by it as they are raising their children. What a difference it would make......