Blessed are the parents who...

1. Blessed are the parents who listen to their children, for they in turn will be heard.
2. Blessed are they who do not expect more of their children than is appropriate for their level of maturity, for they shall not be disappointed.
3. Blessed are parents who do not attempt to tackle the new math, for they shall not fail.
4. Blessed are parents who can laugh at themselves, for their children will laugh with them and not at them.
5. Blessed are the parents who may be called "old-fashioned." They can be assured they are on the right track, for so have children persecuted parents for generations, and their opinions will change by the time they are old enough to pay taxes.
6. Blessed are they who teach their children to understand and love each other, for they shall not get caught in the crossfire of a sibling war.
7. Blessed are the parents who let their children do for themselves what they are capable of doing, for they shall not be merely unpaid servants.
8. Blessed are the parents who take their children with them often, for they shall see the world with fresh eyes.
9. Blessed are the parents who have found success-outlets for their energies, for they will not need their children as status symbols or as justifications.
10. Blessed are the parents who do not pretend to be perfect, for their children will not be disillusioned.

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This is taken from a book called "Lists to Live By", that I've been reading lately. I have 2 of the 3 volume series, and they are excellent books!