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I strongly recommend this book,
even though you don't have a dog.
It is full of tips for doing good with people.
It is full of knacks of getting along with children.
We human beings have words to express our feelings
and sometimes less patient.
We are not so loyal to our parents, teachers or bosses
that we sometimes rebel to them and make them sad.
When we grow up and build our new family,
especially after having a child,
we subconciously hope him/her
to be as good and loyal to us
as a pet dog.
I learned from this book
that pet dogs are much more patient and generous than human beings.
Our children I often call selfish or impatient
are not selfish or impatient at all.
Maybe they just understand things in different ways from us adults,
and bear lots of cruel words and feelings
we subliminally give to them.
The original (English) is not copyrighted, its author is unknown.
I write it down here for my study of parenting.
The Ten Commandments
My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years.
Any separation from you will be painful for me.
Remember that before buying me.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me-it's crucial to my well-being.
Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words,
I understand your voice when its speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand
but that I choose not to bite you.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy,
ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food,
or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
Take care of me when I get old; you too, will grow old.
Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it", or,
"Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there.
Remember, I love you.
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