a peek into my life: snippets of joy

Everyday Zann will go to school with her $2 pocket money. Daddy and I thought that is enough for her in primary school.  After all, she has been saving her unused pocket money since day 1.

Today The girl came home with this small notepad for origami, which she bought at $0.50 from her school bookshop. Ah, now my 6 yo knows how to shop and spend.

The girl had her chicken rice at $1 in the school which means $0.50 left to save.

Daddy said if the girl overspent and forgo her lunch, then then she will know what is hunger.

Subdue self-will in a child and teach the importance of obedience.

To live wisely and train the child accordingly to the wisdom of GOD.

Do not indulge by allowing to rule the family, but rule the child with firm and consistent love.

Commend and reward good behaviour.

Strictly observe all promises made to the child.

Give the child nothing when she cries and only what is good for her if she asks for it politely.

Behaviour is heart-driven, therefore correction, discipline and training- all parenting- must be addressed to the heart. The fundamental task of parenting is shepherding the hearts of your children.

by Susannah Wesley

Many times my actions don’t match up with my priorities set for Zann.

Just like today.

I allowed Zann consume her junk entertainment, watching her crappy cartoons . Because I want some quiet time to do my own things.  I could have intervene but I didn’t.

Looking at it, I think none of my needs are fulfilled.

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.

If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.

If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself.

If a child lives with jealousy, he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident.

If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative.

If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with with recognition, he learns to have a goal.

If a child lives with with fairness, he learns what  justice is.

If a child lives with honesty, he learns what truth is.

If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and in those around him.

If a child lives with friendliness, he learns the world is a good place in which to live,

by The Watchman-Examiner