THE GIFT OF FAMILY (11) BUILD THE KIDS, NOT THE WALLS

"A man should never neglect his family for business." - Walt Disney

In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes to the north, so they built the great Chinese wall. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it and so thick that nothing could break it down. They settled back to enjoy their security. During the first 100 years of the wall's existence, China was invaded three times. Not once did the barbaric hordes break down the wall or climb over the top. Each time they bribed a gate keeper and then marched right through the gates. The Chinese were so busy relying upon the walls of stone that they forgot to teach integrity to their children.

Today let me share with you, "10 MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE"
Parents blunder when . . .
1. They give a child everything he wants.
2. They laugh at a child when he does or says something wrong.
3. They avoid the words "no" and "wrong."
4. They pick up after their children instead of giving them the responsibility of doing it.
5. They take the side of their children against neighbours, teachers, and other responsible adults.
6. They make every decision for their children.
7. They bail them out of every situation instead of letting them face the consequences of their mistakes.
8. They are over-protective, and do not allow their children to do normal and healthy things.
9. They let their children talk back to them.
10. They criticize others openly in front of their children.

Hodding Carter once said "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings." It is safer to build the kids before you build the walls of your family.