If I had my child to raise over again

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If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger paint more, and point finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and to know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often and affirm much more.
I'd model less aboout the love of power,
And more about the power of love.