"The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise.”
~ Alden Nowlan "Childhood is a promise that is never kept."
~Ken Hill
"It is never too late to have a happy childhood."
~Tom Robbins
"A child is the greatest joy, the ultimate Blessing."
~ Emily Laughton
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future."
~John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's quote about children is so right. I believe that we, as a nation, are working to protect our resources that we have in children, but so many children's needs are underserved still. These words must be kept out in front of us as a reminder of our obligations to children, and to our futures.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that the quote by Emily Laughton is spot-on, but I know many childless "career" couples who would rather not be bothered. They are missing the greatest fulfillment I have ever known, to live with a child.