"Love me, but don’t spoil me.

Tell me, but don’t yell at me.

Hold me, but don’t keep me tied to you.

Mind me, but don’t wrap me in cotton wool.

Show me how, but don’t make a show of me.

Correct me, but don’t forget to say why.

Say no to me, but don’t give in as soon as I cry.

Listen to me, but don’t make fun of my fears.

Let me get dirty, but don’t let me get nasty.

Let me explore, but don’t let me get lost.

Let me kiss you, but don’t make me kiss anyone.

Encourage me, but don’t bribe me.

Forgive me, but don’t forget to apologise.

I’m like you, but don’t try to make me the same."

said a child to her parents...