love and tender care are priceless gifts we can all give to our children -- they cost nothing and help to build children into compassionate adults -- individuals that are an asset to mankind --
you've summed it all up so very well Bonnie May -- peace and love to you my friend -- JMW

I agree too. But there are many problems and factors. I wish irresponsible people wouldn't have children. The sad stories of child abuse we are all exposed to nearly daily are enough to embitter you for weeks. Your kids and my kid were luckier than so many in this world. Great message.

I agree. I had plenty of time for play and was given wide range of about a square mile to do it in. However, I remember worrying about my parents money also. Sucked it up. No big deal. Excellent write. Liz

I agree and in a perfect world this would be sooo true, but sadly many mothers with small children are abandoned by uncaring spouses and forced to struggle to make ends meet...we as a society all too often let them down and don't provide the support system they need to ensure their children don't suffer.

fee

Bonnie,

Truly sad indeed . . . thank you for sharing - greatly appreciated!!


Hugs,

Lance

Well...Sorry...but, I don't agree...
I think that children need to be told no...that we can't afford "x" or "y." So many children this day have a sense of entitlement and they don't understand that they can't have it all. They see their parents living the "American Dream" and having it all and they expect that when they leave home as well. They don't understand that their parents worked for what they have and acquired things over time. I firmly believe that is why we are in the financial crisis we are in right now... because too many people wanted it all...NOW!...and bought it...on credit...not knowing how to really budget their money.
This summer each of my children took a turn at having to plan, buy and make the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for one whole week...They were given $200 to buy food for the week. Any money that was left over after the groceries were bought went to their savings account. Each of the kids KNEW they would have money left over when they started...In reality, not one of them did... It was an eye-opening experience for them and it helped them to really understand the realities of life.
All of that being said...I do believe that children need to be kids and not have so many things shoved down their throats though. I hate homework for that reason. My children spend so much time doing homework that they can't be children in the same sense that we were...There just isn't time for it! I believe that schools are teaching children to take their work home. How many failed marriages can be blamed on spouses taking their work home with them and not being able to leave it at work?
I guess I will get off my soapbox now... sorry.. hee, hee...
Cryssa

I agree with George below, society hasn't developed with progress, it has been corrupted and separated from the interwoven family fabric where elders were included and respected, when parent put the children at the top of their priorities, when a two cars garage and status didn't dominate the everyday.
Where going to church in Sundays is to be seen doing it, not to pray.

Georg

Another extremely sad reality of how our world seems to be ever changing for the worse.

It's hard for them to escape the realities of life when over half the marriages today end up in divorce.

Everything you say is the truth.Children should indeed be able to enjoy their childhood.Also parents shouldn't argue with each other in front of a child because he or she is very sensitive and they may think that it is their fault that their parents are arguing.I remembered when you did a poem about how parents should be careful at how they act in front of their children or something like that.Take care

Love and Hugs
Edwin

There are many psychology schools that think on the same line of this poem ~ "We Must Protect Our Children". I agree with this line of thought.

"We Must Protect Our Children" is a wise and outstanding composition in poetic fulfilment and excellence. I could feel the presence of HESIOD as I read this glowing page, "We Must Protect Our Children".

I salute You, Poet.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU



The mind of a Poet is a creative engine of beauty, wonders and grace to diffuse love, harmony; to learn and to teach; to instruct Solons and to inspire kings and Sovereign queens; to defend art and the language; and to stimulate intuition and imagination. – Andre Emmanue Bendavi ben-YEHU

Nicely put Bonnie......and so true and to the point in every way. Seems like life was much easier when we were children, and we really need to bring that feeling back for the generation of today. I enjoyed ur write.

I know you are right Bonnie, but sometimes they know without you saying a word. There was a time when I went all the way down to 75 - 80 pounds because every, and I mean EVERY stitch of food I could get my hands on went to my children. I would sit at the table and pray there would be something left after they had their fill. Most days there were not and the only food were my tears. It did not take very long before they began to understand and hence they too began to worry....

Be always safe,
Karen

AMEN!! They also shouldn't have to act as their parents' translators when the parents won't learn English; I see this all too often here in Texas. SAD! God help the little ones, and give them their childhoods back!! It's only the right thing to do!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Bonnie,
AMEN!!!! Children are supposed to have a childhood. Its so sad that there are some that don't. God bless you for writing for the babies.

Blessings and Love,
~Linda

Your heart is always in your writing...(except doc bonnie of course)... too true this poem... lindalaw

Spot on mate eh!!...Well said & well written Bonnie.

Dave.

You Got That Write Right On!

TRASK

I've not got a dime, but then again, I haven't got any kids either...e

valuable words for us to take heed of--i see this in school-sad

Pretty sad, Bonnie, when children are forced to grow up too soon: well said.

(((HUGS))) and love, and God bless the children, and those who care about them, Karla. :(