Beautitudes For Parents

... time, for they make it not a sword that kills growth but a shield to protect. Blessed and mature are they who without anger can say" no ," for comforting to the child is the security of firm decisions. Blessed is the gift of consistency, for it is heart's-ease in childhood. Blessed are they who accept the awkwardness of growth, for they are aware of the choice between marred furnishings and damaged personalities. Blessed are the teachable, for knowledge brings understanding, and understanding brings love. Blessed are the men and women who in the midst of the unpromising mundane, give love, for they bestow the greatest of all gifts to each other, to their children, and-in an ever-widening circle-to their fellow men. Blessed are those who read these words. but more blessed will be they who follow them!