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Memo from Child to Parents

Reblogged from For the Earth Blog:

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I have held onto this dog-eared sheet of good wisdom for years. I am not a parent but have watched good friends and family members raise their children and know that it is one of the toughest jobs out there. I salute all parents and all with the courage and love and compassion to be parents who follow these types of guidelines.

With love... Mare

This was in my reader the other day. Similar to yesterday's re-blog, it made sense when I read it. Children look to us, in various adult roles, to guide them and help them find their path. Rest our hands gently on their shoulder as they walk their path.

About ivonprefontaine

I have been an educator for almost 20 years. Prior to that, I worked in private industry for 15 years, then returned to university to earn my education degree. For the past 11 years, I have been a co-creator of learning in a unique, progressive, alternative educational school of choice. Currently, I am engaged in a doctoral program at Gonzaga University in Spokane. A main theme in my learning there has been the roles of systems thinking, complexity theory, and organizational theory, and how they apply to education generally and the learning environment I share with students, parents, and colleagues.

19 Responses »

  1. This is worth passing along so face booking and reblogging!! Have a blessed day Ivon!

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  2. I don’t know why, but this moves me to tears.

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  3. Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful!

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  4. Ivan, I’ve chosen you as one my favorite blogs… :) for the Versatile Blogging Award. Info is on my latest post. Your support has meant so much to me!

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  5. A great parenting guide!
    Russ

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  6. Your message is such a blessing! It is so inspiring and true, thanks for sharing!

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  7. This really helps me realize what a remark-one we just blurt out” or maybe an action thaat means no harm can do. I have had these things done to me, I dont think people ralize the impact of these little things….nice reminder. beebeesworld

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    • We do, but in my experience the words come out and we regret them after the fact. It takes a more mindful approach which often arrives as we mature. At least that is what I have found in my life. Thank you for the wonderful comment.

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  8. Excellent and inspiring and wise. Thank you from me and my children :)

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  9. Thank you. I’ve just printed the memo for wider distribution in my household :-)

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