For only as we ourselves, as adults, actually move and have our being in the state of love, can we be appropriate models and guides for our children. What we are teaches the child far more than what we say, so we must be what we want our children to become. As adults, we must ask more of our children than they know how to ask of themselves. What can we do to foster their openhearted hopefulness, engage their need to collaborate, be an incentive to utilize their natural competency and compassion . . . Markova Never fear spoiling children by making them too happy.
Happiness is the atmosphere in which all good affections grow. .
The companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in. I talk and talk and talk, and I haven't taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week. Your children need your presence more than your presents. We are apt to forget that children watch examples better than they listen to preaching. Kelland Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own.