Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel secure.
Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
Don't correct me in front of people if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.
Don't spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for, I'm only testing you.
Don't put me off when I ask question. if you do, you will find that I stop asking and seek any information elsewhere.
Don't nag, if you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
Don't make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly "big".
Don't make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
Don't tell me my fears are silly. They are terrible real and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
Don't protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
Don't take to much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
Don't be inconsistent. This completely confuse me and makes me loose faith in you.
Don't forget I love experimenting. i couldn't get along without it. So please put up with it.
Don't ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me a great shock when I discover that you are neither.
Don't forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me, but please do try.
Please keep yourself fit and healthy. I need you.