Parents

"I've got two A's!" the small boy cried,
His voice filled with glee.
His father very bluntly asked,
"Why didn't you get three?"

"Mom, I've got the dishes done."
The girl called from the door,
Her mother very calmly asked,
"And did you sweep the floor?"

"I've mowed the grass," the tall boy said,
"And put the mower away."
His father asked him with a shrug,
"Did you clean off the clay?"

The children in the house next door
Seemed happy and content.
The same things happened over there,
But this is how it went:

"I've got two A's!" the small boy cried,
His voice filled with glee.
His father proudly said, "That's great!
I'm glad you live with me."

"Mom, I've got the dishes done."
The girl called from the door,
Her mother smiled and softly said
"Each day I love you more."

"I've mowed the grass," the tall boy said,
"And put the mower away."
His father answered with much joy,
"You've made my happy day."

Children deserve a little praise,
For tasks they're asked to do,
If they're to lead a happy life,
So much depends on you.

Author Unknown

Other sites that might be helpful to parents follow:

	KidSource Online - Provides in-depth & timely education & healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents & children.
	Parent's Page - Helpful websites for parents.
	Great Web Sites for Parents - this is a great site for parents to illustrate tolerance to their children and the rest of their family.
	As the child’s first and best teacher, parents deserve and need support and guidance so they can do their job even better. The National Parent Teacher Association has been promoting the education, health and safety of children and families for 100 years.
	Common Sense - Strategies for raising alcohol and drug free children.
	A Family Contract - A pledge to avoid cigarettes, alcohol and drugs.
	Global Show ’n Tell – Put your child’s work on the world’s refrigerator door.
	POSITIVE DISCIPLINE – National Network for Child Care
	Family Fun – Sponsored by Disney, "the family that surfs together……"
	Parent Soup – Visit with other parents and get advice on health, education, and childcare.
	The Teel Family Home Page – This Alaskan family has created a web page devoted to families who homeschool. However, there are lots of ideas and activities for all families. One of the best is:
	Snow Activities – Every family in the north spends a lot of "together time" snowed in during the winter months. This site has activities, food, stories and art ideas about snow.
	Positive Parenting on-line-- This site lists ten keys to successful parenting to build kids self esteem.

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