Let me know when I make you
proud. And help me to have
pride in my own accomplishments.

Let me earn your trust. 
Then trust me. I won't let you down.

Let me know you love me.
With a hug, or a pat on the back.
Or, when I need it, with a firm
but gentle "no".

Let me be me.
Let me change.
Let me grow.

Let me tell you when I'm feeling bad.
Or angry. Even at you.
Let me know that even on my 
worst days, you still like me.

Let me dream.
Share my joy when my dreams
may come true. Share my tears
shen they don't.

Let me feel secure in my home.
Help me realize that love is
always there...that I can depend
on you no matter what.

Let me run ~ Let me laugh ~ Let me play.

And most of all, let me be a child.

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