Bartow Police Department
What Every Child Needs!
- Fun Take
time to laugh and play and share the wonders of life with them.
- Affection Warm
hugs will nurture them and make this world a friendlier place.
- Acceptance Appreciate
them for the individual they are, with all unique gifts and special talents.
- respect Treat
them like an important and valuable person and they will learn to respect
and honor others.
- Praise
Tell them all the things you appreciate about them so they will know how
wonderful they really are.
- Security
Give them boundaries that will allow them to grow safely, feel secure and
overcome fears.
- Honesty
Share your real feelings and admit your mistakes to them, so they will learn
what it means to be a real person.
- Patience
Be understanding when they make mistakes; remember,
even when it does not seem like it, they are trying to do their best.
- Forgiveness
Remind them that nobody is perfect and it feels much better to forgive than
hold a grudge.
- Encouragement
Support them and be positive as they try new things and they will have the
courage to keep exploring.
- Openness
Listen to them and be open to what you may learn from them.
- Love If
you care for them in all these ways, you will be giving them the best of
life which has to offer.