Ten Commandments for Parents of Youth Showing Animals

Thou shalt not feed, train, and take care for the animal for thou art trying to teach the child responsibility.
Thou shalt forgive a child for making mistakes in the showring for thous hath made mistakes too.
Thou shalt not get mad when thy child forgets items in the showbox for one day thou may forget the showbox.
Thou shalt help the show management for they are doing a job that thou would not want to do.
Thou shalt see that thy child is on time for all show activities for thou would not want to wait on another.
Thou shalt make sure thy chid has animals entered and registration papers in order by the designated time.
Thou shalt teach thy child that winning a blue ribbon is a desirable goal but making friends along the way is a more worthy goal.
Thou shalt not complain about the judge for it is THEIR opinion that is has been sought.
Thou shalt remember that animal science projects are teaching projects, not necessarily moneymaking projects.
Thou shalt remember that the livestock project is a family project that shall be enjoyed and supported by the entire family.