“it’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world.
it’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”
– l.r. knost
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So true, just have to make it happen. Love the photo and quote Beth 💜
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Yes, Jen. And thank you )
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I couldn’t agree more 😊😊
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So glad to hear )
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Yes!
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I agree, Beth. It’s a pity that not all parents see it that way.
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It is –
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So true. Can you imagine if every baby born from now on took on that part of the job with all their heart?
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Yes -)
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Actually what I meant to say is… If every parent of every baby…😉
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Awesome Beth and the photo is so sweet. She must be quite the organizer to get those ladies and lads all to the table at once – speaks well of her leadeship skills.
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P.S. Can i steal it for my Sunday Afgernoon tea post over at Willowdot 21’s? I’ll send folks over here to see the real thing.
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Absolutely )
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Imagine!
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I agree completely. Children are to be protected from the world’s harshest aspects up until somewhere in adolescence and then only gradually.
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On an as needed basis –
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Amen to that.
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Yes )
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Captured it again Beth
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Thanks!
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Yes!!!!
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Indeed )
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This is perfect Beth. Friends of mine often comment to me that I would have an easier go of it if I weren’t so sensitive. But I’m not ready to give up on the belief that caring gentle souls can co-exist and influence the dominant culture. We’ll show them, won’t we? <3
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We will, indeed, Sandra )
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Excellent quote and inspiring children to dream and imagine makes the world a much better place. You do this and more, Beth!!
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And you too, robin )
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Love this Beth! Not sure it’s because of me, but my daughter has definitely grown into a woman who cares about others. <3
Diana xo
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That’s beautiful, and I’m quite sure she has a great model in her mother, Diana )
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Nice…
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Thanks )
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AMEN! Happy weekend, Beth.
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Wouldn’t life be easier? You too, andra )
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one of my favourite quotes :)
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Me too )
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Love, Love, Love this quote!
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Lovely photo. I’m not sure the cats are convinced though..
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They are merely humoring us
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I couldn’t agree more! I guess we’ll know in about 20 years how we did:).
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Hah! Yes )
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So true, you can prepare anyone for anything if you love them enough, tell them the truth (judiciously), teach them how to treat others, and demonstrate the good you want them to be going forward. The little ones catch more than they are told. Be the good you want to see.
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exactly, wendy –
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So true. Those with a foundation of love and fun have a better chance of withstanding almost everything.
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they absolutely do –
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A course to chart, Beth. :-)
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it is, mark –
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So true!
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The innocence of a child is what we need to recall and embrace. Love the photo and quote.
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thank you, judy –
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Such an adorable pic, and a great quote.
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Thanks!
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Amen, sister! :) <3
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sing it!
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Work in progress, Beth. We try to model it everyday. Some days are better than others and I think okay, here are my citizens of the world; compassionate and kind. Then there are others…. Hmmmm.
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Yes, it’s ongoing work….
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Agreed a gentle kind word can be just as powerful Beth.
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yes )
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oh, this is perfect…and I actually raised a kid like that..my mother-in-law did not!
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you certainly did!
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So sweet!
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they are )
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I believe that children will have to toughen up as they go through life and parents just have to support them all the way, correct them when they swerve but never control them..
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