When a person becomes an expectant parent, there are a number of
thoughts and feelings they experience, whether it is their first or fifth
child. It is interesting to explore some of these feelings through a
Although I have only known you for a short time, you are already an
important part of my life. Before you were conceived, all I could think of
was becoming a parent and raising a happy child that would be showered with
I am sure that as you grow up, I will make mistakes and hopefully
learn from them. I've already read a number of articles on important
parenting characteristics and plan on implementing them into your
upbringing. I feel it is important to know when to be authoritative and
when to be permissive (Frick-Horbury). I realize that I will have a strong
influence on you and have discovered that your "genetic makeup will affect
your own behavioral characteristics, and also influence the way I will
treat you (Maccoby)." I hope I will always exhibit positive
characteristics such as "providing emotional warmth, constantly showing an
interest in your activities, finding enjoyment in interactions with you,
and providing you with guidance and assistance (Poikkeus)." I am an
honest, soft-hearted person who believes in the importance of fairness, and
believe these strengths will be instrumental in raising a person who can
As you grow up, I pray that you have a happy disposition, love all
living creatures, and respect the world around you. These qualities are a
rarity today in many people and I truly believe if more people exhibited
them, there would be less discord in the world.
I dream that you will grow up in a world that knows peace. I hope
all of your dreams come true and that no one ever tries to dissuade you
from any goal you set. Remember as you grow up, that while y
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