From Parent to Child

FROM PARENT TO CHILD

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn
I can give you directions, but I cannot always be there to lead you
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe
I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you

I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you lovely inside
I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you
I can give you love, but cannot make you lovable
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish
I can teach you respect, but I can't force you to show honor
I can advise you about friends, but I cannot choose them for you

I can teach you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure
I can tell you the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation
I can tell you about drink, but I can't say NO for you
I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you
I can teach you kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious

I can warn you about sins, but I can't make your morals
I can love you as a child, but I can't place you in God's family
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God
I can teach you about Jesus, but cannot make Jesus your Lord
I can tell you how to live, but cannot give you eternal life


Based on an Extract form Author: Medard Laz (from the book "Love Adds a Little Chocolate")
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Posted: Mar 2019
About this poem:
Based on an extract from Author: Medard Laz (from the book "Love Adds a Little Chocolate"). * My Mom typed out the above poem for me when I was a teenager. If you like, you may want to consider passing it along to your son / daughter. I know it gave me food for thought. Lol

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Nuwahri61
Hi Skye .........This is very cool .......I believe I have come across this before in the past and is refreshing to read again
Thanks ..........Regards NU grin
Skye5
Thanks. Glad to oblige. Being a teenager is tough enuf - a bit of wisdom can go a long way. I personally think they are lovely words and ring very true. Go well.
Happychatty1online today!
Thanks for sharing this brilliant poem Skye5 I love it wave
Skye5
Hi Happychatty, trust you are well? My pleasure.
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