When you watch your child grow
You may influence what they know
When asked by them serious questions...
when they bewilderedly seek direction
How equipped are you to guide and lead
How apparent is it to spell the word succeed
Influence by setting a praise worthy example
and offer nutritious opportunities to sample
Help develop a sense of right from wrong
Make each hour shared a priority all day long
The challenge is to build self-confidence…
while creating a foundation for independence
Theresa Ann Moore
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/being-a-parent-2/