Parents to a Higher Standard

 

I have always been amazed when parents

Lament a lack of respect from their kids,

Without stopping to examine how they

Model respect to their kids.

 

I have always been surprised when parents

Complain about their kids being self-centered,

Without understanding how they have

Over focused on their children.

 

I have always shaken my head when parents

Describe their kids as demanding,

Without recognizing their pattern of

Overindulging them.

 

I have always been disappointed when parents

Remark on the flaws in their kids,

Without first looking at themselves

And owning theirs.

 

I have always been puzzled when parents

Criticize their kids for being immature

Without reviewing whether they

Have held them accountable.

 

I have always been blown away when parents

Expect their kids to change bad behavior

When they are unwilling

To change themselves.

 

Yes, I always hold parents to a higher standard.

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MORE INFO LINKS: Articles-Parenting: Obedience and Disobedience; Lists-Top 10 Parenting Qualities; Quizzes-Good Parenting Test

 

©       Copyright 2008 P.H. Pickett, Ph.D.  All rights reserved. 

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