Family: Children Patriots

Children Patriots

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My children have already been told that, while it might be “legal” to burn repparttar stars and stripes as an expression of individual freedom, they would be hard-pressed to get past Mom if they ever entertained repparttar 110715 idea!

Children need to know they are a very large and integral part of their country’s make up. They are repparttar 110716 future parents and government that will uphold repparttar 110717 morals and ethics inherited from these same entities.

Is it too much to ask that our children be patriotic, honor their flag and stand up for what’s right and good about their country? I don’t think so.

It is our job to instill a sense of patriotism in their young hearts, offering them repparttar 110718 opportunity to love and honor their country and its flag. In doing so, these same feelings will transfer to mankind and repparttar 110719 world.

As much as we want our children to love their country, we also need to recognize repparttar 110720 importance of global relationships. Setting good examples of patriotism should, in turn, teach our kids that every person counts, no matter where they live or who they might be.

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Childhood Friendships

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child in question isn’t very “nice” or has actually hurt or emotionally abused your child; this can be sufficient reason for your child to understand repparttar 110715

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circumstances and moves on in her own time. This helps your child learn to differentiate between people they want to spend time with, those they don’t and to make their own choices.

The children you like and who are good influences on your child should be invited over often. Have them stay for dinner, take them along on family or fun outings and allow them to become part of your extended family just as your own friends are. Children need to know their friends are welcome in their home. Treat their buddies with repparttar 110718 same respect you would expect your children to treat your pals. They will see how you interact with others who visit and will learn how to be good friends and gracious hosts themselves.

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