Timism of the day: The Needs of a Child.

timism for the day: As they say, children are our future. Every child has needs that if met, facilitate a healthy self-esteem, values, emotional security, appropriate boundaries and self-actualization as a unique human being who loves self and others. The needs for every child are: Unconditional Love, Validation through praise/recognition/appreciation/hugs and prayer, Structure, Understanding when mistakes are made, Healthy Modeling, Challenge and Age-Appropriate Incentives, and Inclusion and Attachment into the family group and the community at large. When these needs are met consistently, children will learn to thrive as they mature "without us" emotionally, materially and spiritually. The operative word here is "consistency". For those of you who have children....count your blessings, as there is no greater gift. Just sayin. Take it. Test it. Teach it. tim