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Three Wishes for Children
January 4th, 2008 by mwatson
In this season of giving, I wish that I could give every child security, laughter, a sense of worth, purpose, and value, a hope for a bright future, and a life filled with love.
These blessings of life are taken for granted by those of us who have enjoyed them without effort. During this time of year, children are excited about the holidays, except for those who are not in the security of a loving family. This excitement centers around trips, gatherings, and gifts. Many children talk about what they want for Christmas and we have attempted to have them also think about what they can give. An attitude of giving of our gifts and talents is at the heart of every content person. As it has been said by more than one prophet and poet, “It is better to give than to receive.”
My three wishes for children are that they will have integral to their being a sense of caring, commitment, and compassion.
Caring is at the core of everything we value. To do anything well, to treat others with respect, to take pride in self – caring must be at the core. Care enough to do your very best.
Commitment is essential to success. Children can learn commitment by knowing the value of education – doing assignments, attending school on time and regularly, following teachers’ directions and school rules. This will carry over into success at work and relationships later in life. Commitment means we’ll do what we say we will do, even when it is not convenient.
Compassion for others makes the world a better place. I want children to be sensitive to the feelings and conditions of others and to show compassion to them – giving value to their humanness. Knowing compassion means you’re willing to put others before yourself.
If caring, commitment, and compassion are embedded in our children’s lives through our example, perhaps they will learn to live a life that exemplifies these traits. May your Holidays and the New Year be filled with caring, commitment, and compassion.
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