A MOTHER OR A HOUSEKEEPER? FIND OUT WHAT YOU ARE!

MOTHER OR HOUSEKEEPER?
Strive to become a better mother than a housekeeper. Some have little time for the children, less time for the husband, but a lot of time for the house.

GIVE YOURSELF!
The approach to children that is used by some parents is to give them many gifts.
Notice the number of toys inside and outside of homes.
There is no law against giving toys. But do you know what is the most generous gift to give?It is yourself, your time, your attention.
Is there still an echo in the air of these words of yours to your child:" Honey do you want to turn on the TV?Or maybe you would rather go out and play. Some of your playmates are out there right now. But whatever you are going to do,get out of here and quit bothering me. I must finish this job."
It is very difficult to give yourself.

WHY?
A mother once cried,"My daughter is fifteen years old, I always watch her outside laughing and talking with her friends.Then when she comes inside hardly speaks to me."Why? This is not always the explanation but sometimes it is. When the child was four or five years of age, mother spent very little time with her.
Oh yes, she made sure that her daughter was always well dressed. She gave her everything she needed but didn't give herself.
Isn't it encouraging to see a father or mother playing with their pre-shool children?
Questions after questions are asked and answered. Some parents know the value of a close-knit family; others do not. This is the beginning of a bond that may hold them together even through the difficult teenage years.To be continued.....

By: Franca Igwilo.