The Twelve Commandments for Parents

[nellie]

I thought you might like to share this, I believe it was written by Virgina Richardson.

 

 

The Twelve Commandments for Parents of Children with Disabilities

 

 

1) Thou art thy child's best and most consistent advocate.

 

2) Thou hast valuable information about your child. Professionals need your input.

 

3) Thou shall put in writing and keep.

 

4) Thou shalt try to resolve problems at the lowest level but not hesitate to contact a higher authority if the problem is not resolved.

 

5) Thou shall keep records.

 

6) Thou shalt seek information whenever needed.

 

7) Thou shalt take time to think through information before making a decision.

 

8) Thou shalt have permission to be less than perfect. Important lessons are learned from both successes and failures.

 

9) Thou shalt not become a martyr. Decide to take a break now and then.

 

10) Thou shalt maintain a sense of humour. It is great for emotional well being and that of your child.

 

11) Thou shalt always remember to tell people when they are doing a good job.

 

12 Thou shalt encourage thy child to make decisions because one day she/he will need to do so.

[pookie170]

Aha!! Now in super scan mode due to PC enforced absence from this site, I spotted this- it's GREAT, Nellie!!!

One for the Batcave wall, methinks!!! See what QTOOCWoman makes of THIS!!!

Em....can anyone sew a sampler????

Esther x

[Jericho]

I'm sure that Blue-Rinse Woman will be able to get embroidering these faster than you can say "Pass the Steradent!"

 

I think I shall print these out and keep them as a reminder for when I'm having a particularly bad day. Thanks Nellie.

[baddad]

And the 13th:-

 

Thou shalt smile benevolently and respond appropriately to each day's 1,000,000th 'Why?'

L&P, oh wise one,

BD.

Esther? Who's she? (how quickly they forget )

[elaine1]

thanks for that i will use it often lol