Child Protection

Whether we agree with the Bikie Laws or not, they take on a totally different perspective for me, when I viewed the picture in today’s paper. The picture consisted of a father and son. The father and son were dressed in identical bikie outfits. They both had their middle finger raised for the camera. Cute? I think not. Sad? Yes. Funny? Only if you have a warped sense of humour. Why involve 7 or 8 year old children? If bikie laws mean protecting our children and building a better society for all, then I am in favour, with the exemption of recreational riders. One size doesn’t fit all. The picture reminded me of the following poem by Dorothy L. Nolte

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy. If children live with jealousy, they learn what envy is. If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient. If children live with encouragement, they learn to be confident. If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate. If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If children live with acceptance, they learn to find love in the world. If children live with recognition, they learn to have a goal. If children live with sharing, they learn to be generous. If children live with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are. If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and those around them. If children live with friendliness, they learn that the world is a nice place in which to live. If children live with serenity, they learn to have a peace of mind.

With what are your children living?

Children Learn What They Live — Dorothy L. Nolte

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