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.