Is there love stronger and more disinterested than the love of parents for children?
In fact, there is: not all parents love their children so much, this love is not always disinterested, but those parents who read this text are special. We really love our children.
But sometimes, in the bustle of everyday life, in labors and worries, in the cycle of life — we forget about it. We forget that we love them, we forget about love. And children — after all, they are often so lively, so stubborn, so naughty — they run, scream, quarrel, make noise, stubborn, dirty and spoil everything … And there are times when we, parents, do not see the great work of inner growth and development behind the outside. , we do not see overflowing life. We see not our beloved child, but an object of care, not a unique child’s soul, but an object of requirements.
There are times when we do not have enough love for children. And in these moments it is important to remember that she, love, exists.
In such «hard days» it was thought of writing letters. The epistolary genre has to distract from the hustle and bustle and focus on the main thing. A letter is a letter to a beloved child. Not educational impact. Not a guide to useful action. Not drawing the perfect image. Just a declaration of love. Simply — I love you only for what you are, and you are my child. These letters are not always for the «immediate addressee». These letters are for ourselves, in order to remember — I love my child.
The task “A letter to a beloved child” was also carried out with the participants of the “Steps” program. Some participants shared their feelings.
Here are just a few snippets.
“… For me, everything that is connected with You is Love. I can list this for a long time. When I look at You sleeping in a bed — I love You when You take my hand — I love You when we read and discuss a book with You — I love You when we make a gift to mom or brother together — I love You, when you shout at the meeting “Dad, hello!” and jump into my arms — I love you when we swim together in the pool — I love you when you and I travel — I love you when you talk and tell your thoughts and feelings — I love you when you take care of yours animals and toys — I love you when you are offended by me — I love you when you shout at your brother — I also love you when you study and bring wonderful crafts after class — I love you. I love you all and always!!!»
“… You know, everything is not always smooth and good with us. Just like any person, I make mistakes, then correct them. Sometimes I do things that upset you. Son, no one can behave perfectly. The main thing is that I try not to make the same mistakes later. I advise you to do the same.»
“… It is pleasant and fun for me to see how you are trying to take care of me, still clumsily, like a boy, how you treat my weaknesses with irony and understanding. But I don’t always feel that way about you. I would like not only to confess my love to you, but also to ask your forgiveness.
“… You will quickly grow up and become an adult, my dear, and my love will warm you and protect you from all adversity until old age. Wherever you are and whatever you do, I am always with you, my caring, understanding son!”
“… I miss when you are not with me, and I look forward to seeing you at home. Waiting and preparing something delicious for you. You will come, my sun, I will hug you, kiss you, we will drink tea, chat.â € ‹â €‹ â € ‹â €‹ â € ‹â €‹ â € ‹
Write letters!
Remember love…