Letter To A Teenager

We are your parents, our love for you will never end.
You are growing into adolescence and this presents new challenges for all of us.
At times you may feel we are restricting your freedom, but the
freedom we desire for you is one which provides
a future of hope and choice.
You see, in the next few years of your life, you will establish life`s
diciplines, formalize your education,choose a career,and possibly
select a life partner. These require careful choices.
Choices that will affect you for the rest of your life.

Sometimes we will say "no" to you, place restrictions on where you go,
and tell you when to be home. We may even want to assist you in
selecting the company you keep. This may be difficult for you to accept,
however we ask for your patience.

We will stress the importance of honesty, integrity, kindness to others,
and above all, the importance of a strong believe in God.
We ourselfs have faults and ask you for forgiveness when we fail.
Parenting a Teenager is as new to us as being a teen is to you.
Still, because we are older, we can view life from both ends and
spot the pitfalls you must avoid.

We love you dearly and will sacrifice much for you,even the discomfort
of short-term friction between us, because we want to experience
the joy of seeing you happy tomorrow
because you made good decisions today.
This happiness comes from a love that is tough, but tender -
gentle enough to help you understand, strong enough
to last you a lifetime.

Your Parents!


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