Do you think you're on the right track for raising kids who are kindhearted and compassionate, and then they say or do something so inexcusably mean or inconsiderate, and it makes you wonder, "Where the heck am I going wrong?"
There’s a saying that goes, “Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.” Along these same lines, I’d like to say “Show your children how to be compassionate towards others. If necessary, use words.” This basically means that while verbal guidance might be necessary at times, we should primarily show / teach with our actions, because these actions are what will most influence others – especially our own kids. It's true, and I have the letter that proves it!
There’s a saying that goes, “Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.” Along these same lines, I’d like to say “Show your children how to be compassionate towards others. If necessary, use words.” This basically means that while verbal guidance might be necessary at times, we should primarily show / teach with our actions, because these actions are what will most influence others – especially our own kids. It's true, and I have the letter that proves it!
The other day, I ran across a stack of 7 folded notes written to/from my 15-year-old and 6-year-old daughters. Because I’m a nosy mom (I bet you are too!), I took a seat and read through them all, and it appears as though the first note that initiated the back & forth exchange was from the teenager. It was an apology to her baby sister, telling her she was sorry that she was too busy with schoolwork the previous day and couldn’t play with her. The note went on to ask “If you have a chance, we should have a meeting at 2pm today. If you think this is a good idea, please meet me in the kitchen at promptly 2:00.”
Parents often struggle with what to do when they learn their child has received a special needs diagnosis. 
