The next day, however, he discovered a note addressed to him under his plate at dinner time. For dressing a baby boy for three years, nothing. For taking care of a boy with typhoid fever for eight weeks, nothing. Willie didn't look up for a long time. He was too busy thinking.
Kids do themselves a disservice when they take their parents for granted.
But whether as parents or teachers, or workers in whatever job you have, adults have a heavy responsibility to model for children. Sure, there are exceptions, great stories of perseverance of children who overcome heavy odds at home and become very successful as well as the other side - kids from supportive families who end up on in jail. Your kids may not have the talent to become a great musician. All rights reserved.