Love isn't just a feeling, you should care for a child whether you FEEL for it or not. nt

Posted by Tiggy on June 06, 2000 at 21:11:58:

In Reply to: Final answer to tough parenting problem (secret: is *love*) posted by Margaret on June 05, 2000 at 21:51:21:

: I think it all comes down to love.

: If the child you assume care over is out of your own true willingness and desire to love, - as opposed to being forced to by any other means on the outside - you could never shower them true love - because you don't feel it deep down inside.

: On the other hand - when you do feel it deep down inside - then you know it is out os your own true desire and will -

: and *that* is when the love you feel for them is like a bottomless well - never ending.

: Under these conditions - the love one feels permeates all others around them and is this this power of love that is the greatest 'natural discipline' in the world.

: So natural and powerful a force love is- that to call it discipline is almost a parody.

: Because no longer is one behaving properly due to fear of negative consequences, but now is motivated in a forward motion -that of being happy to do so - out of feeling the gift of love.

: And it is not gender biased.
: Boys can feel, epxerience and be motivated by love too, of course.

: Matter of fact I can think of a couple right now that deserve the tender, delicate golden treasure of love, no, make that three.

: :)

: Peace and love be with you all people!

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• That is exactly what I meant - love is following through with (being true) your commitment to love - to care and take care - whether you're in the 'mood' for it or not (nt) Margaret 20:55:58 06/12/00 (0)

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