How Big Do You Feel?

To Parents:

As a mother or father, you are the most trusted person in your child's life. You may fight with your child a lot but even so, one of the hardest things for your child to experience is the feeling that he or she has let you down. When you are upset about what your child did and they see that, they are upset too.

Even in the toughest circumstances, most children love their mothers and fathers. One of the best things you can offer your children is an open ear. Listen to them and give them the opportunity to tell you what is going on in their lives. Try not to react immediately to what they say, this can make them defensive and you don't always have to have the answers.

If you are concerned that your child might be tempted to carry a knife, remind them that three out of five people who carry knives end up having that knife used against themselves. Tell them to walk away from trouble.

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