Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Parenthood 101

I'm no authority...I'm just sayin'

Mandatory:

  • Teach them to say “please” and “thank you”.   A written thank you note really blows us old folks over the edge!
  • Do not put a TV in their room (assuming they’re fortunate enough to have their own room)
  • If they “act up” anywhere…(supermarket, Fast Food Place, etc) snatch them up and LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!
  • Hold their hand wherever you go…until they are embarrassed enough that you are holding their hand.
  • When you are in someone else’s home…always know where they are and/or what they are doing!
  • Let them know it’s okay (polite) to be the first to say hello to someone they know.

Nice additions:
  • Read to them…(as often as possible)
  • Listen to what they have to say…and respect it…regardless of their age.
  • Insist that they never put “their hands on anyone”
  • Insist that they be kind to others.
  • Let them know that it’s ok to fail…it’s a learning experience.

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