St. Claire School, Cleveland Ohio
*A* sk your child daily about his day at school – activities, play, problems
*B* elieve that corrections made are in the best interests of your child
*C* onsult with the teacher about your child's progress, character, attitudes
*D* emand respect and obedience at home and your child's success is guaranteed
*E* ncourage your child to prompt acts of generosity, self-sacrifice, self-forgetfulness. "What else may I do" should be your child's motto
*F* amiliarize your child with the best in literature, television, recreation
*G* ather your child's associates together and get to know them well
*H* ave high, but realistic ideals for your child; respect and develop his talent
*I* nspire your child by your own example and through heart-to-heart talks
*J* udge a situation only after listening to both sides of the story
*K* now where your child is after school and on weekends
*L* earn with your child through your selective reading and personal study
*M* anage your home schedule – chores, television, etc. – for your child. Don't let these activities do the managing
*N* otice changes in your child's attitudes, emotions, interests, appearance
*O* pen new doors of experience for your child by encouraging lessons in art, music, athletics, foreign language, typing, domestic and mechanical arts
*P* ray with your child. The family that prays together, stays together.
*Q* uiz your child before tests or other competitive events
*R* efrain from open criticism of any type of authority in the presence of your child
*S* eek for yourself the kingdom of God, and your child will follow you
*T* each your child the art of self-control, the beauty of inner virtues, the honor of patriotic service, and the social graces of refined people
*U* se all the available opportunities your city and nation offer to develop and perfect the talents of your child
*V* enerate your religion: the sacred liturgy, the sacraments, the things of God. Your child is "another you": he will do the same
*W* elcome suggestions, both laudatory and critical, with an open mind
*X* Examine your child's work with interest, encouragement, and recommendations
*Y* ield to your child's requests for exceptions or favors only when the best interests of your child will be served.
*Z* ip into this privileged task of rearing your child in the image of God with hope, zeal, confidence, and with gratitude in the One whose creative power you share.
Posted this to serve as self reminder. Got this from NaW egroup and was also posted at Kitts' blog :)
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