A powerpoint presentation with information on who a parent is and what parenting entails. Concise and to the point.

2. The Universe blossoms in the face
of a child. By bringing out the
best in your child, you bring out
the best in the Universe.

3. The sleepless nights, the career
sacrifices, the postponing of so
many of your own activities. The
prize of parenting comes at a
price.

4. The biggest trust is being entrusted
with a life. The biggest
responsibility is to live that trust
throughout your life.

5. From fire and sharp objects. From
unkind eyes. From negative thoughts
and cruel criticisms. From getting into
deep waters. From getting into a
shallow life.

6. Gently and with love.
Understanding the intent of the
child before rushing to punish pay.

7. And laughing. And making faces.
Singing together. Giving and
receiving hugs. Holding the
child’s hand in silence for a few
moments before asking “What is
wrong, dear?” .

8. Again and again. Month after
month. Year after year. And yet,
never failing to correct and
connect.

9. Of a lifetime. Without expecting
returns of favor. With genuine
sharing and caring. With
friendship bands. And heartfelt
bonds.

10. So that you can see the world
from their eyes. Feel their tears,
live their smiles, and understand
their dreams.

11. Their peculiar tantrums. Tucking
them in the blanket in the middle
of the night. Their helping hand
with heavy luggage. And with
some of life’s burdens.

12. Opening the gates when the time
has come. Showing them the way.
Being able to say “Goodbye!
Wherever you go, you will always
be in my heart.”