Dear Mom and Dad,

As I grow, PLEASE...
Understand that I am growing up and changing very fast.
It must be very difficult to keep peace with me, but please try.
Listen to me and give me brief, clear answers to my questions.
Then I will keep sharing my thoughts and feelings.

Reward me for telling the truth. Then I am not frightened into lying.
Tell me when you make a mistake and what you have learned from them.
Then I can accept that I am okay even when I blunder.

Pay attention to me and spend time with me.
Then I can believe that I am worth while.
Do the things you want me to do.
Then I have a good, positive role model.

Trust and respect me, even though I am smaller than you.
I have feelings and needs too, just like you.
Compliment and appreciate me.
Then I'll feel good and want to continue to please you.

Help me explore my unique interest, talents, and potential.
In order for me to be happy, I need to be me.
And not you or someone else you want me to be.

Be an individual and create your own happiness.
Then you can teach me the same.
And I can live a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.

Thank you for hearing me,
I Love You,
Your Child