Little Angels of God

Dear Parents,

Here’s something special for you on the occasion of Children’s day...

Children are the little angels of God. Let us make this Earth the happiest place for them to live in!

·         Pay attention to what they are saying

·         Accept their opinions

·         Engage yourselves in their conversations

·         Look at them with respect

·         Always praise them

·         Share good news with them

·         Avoid sharing bad news with them

·         Speak well of their friends and loved ones to them

·         Keep in remembrance the good things they did

·         If they repeat a story, listen like it's the first time you are listening to it

·         Don't bring up painful memories from the past

·         Avoid side conversations in their presence

·         Sit respectfully around them

·         Don't belittle/criticize their opinions and thoughts

·         Avoid cutting them off when they speak

·         Respect their age

·         Accept their advice and direction

·         Give them the power of leadership when they are present

·         Avoid raising your voice at them

·         Avoid walking in front or ahead of them

·         Avoid eating before them

·         Avoid glaring at them

·         Fill them with your appreciation even when they don't think they  deserve it

·         Avoid putting your feet up in front of them or sitting with your back to them

·         Don't speak ill of them to the point where others speak ill of them too

·         Keep them in prayers            

·         Avoid seeming bored or tired of them in their presence

·         Avoid laughing at their faults/mistakes

·         Choose your words carefully when speaking with them

·         Call them by names they like

·         Make them your priority above anything

Children are parents’ treasure and their most precious gift on this land. They must have seen the world lesser than you but they see it in a different way which you need to appreciate. Listen to them and try giving them as much time as you can. These moments are more precious than anything else in this world.