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Things Parents Must Learn
We gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
We can give you directions, but we cannot always be there to lead you.
We can allow you freedom, but we cannot account for it.
We can teach you right from wrong, but we cannot decide for you.
We can offer you advice, but we cannot accept it for you.
We can give you love, but we cannot force it upon you.
We can teach you to share, but we cannot make you unselfish.
We can teach you respect, but we cannot force you to show honor.
We can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
We can advise you about sex, but we cannot keep you pure.
We can tell you about drink, but we can't say "no" for you.
We can warn you about drugs, but we can't prevent you from using them.
We can tell you about lofty goals, but we can't achieve them for you.
We can teach you about kindness, but we can't force you to be gracious.
We can pray for you, but we cannot make you walk with God.
We can tell you how to live, but we cannot give you eternal life.
All these things, you, our children, must ultimately do for yourselves.
Good luck to you, and may God bless you with the wisdom to choose wisely.