Raising up a child

My children were "raised".  They didn't just grow up.

They were raised to say "please" and "thank you".

They were raised to respect their elders, and to get up out of a chair if an elder is in the room and offer them the seat.

They were raised to say "yes sir" and "no sir" and to address their elders with Mr. and Mrs, or Ms.

They were raised say hello and to offer a drink to a guest that enters our home.

They were raised to help those in need, and to commit random acts of kindness to strangers.

They were raised to hold the door for the person behind them, and to say "what can I do to help you" when they see someone struggling who needs assistance.

They were raised to say "excuse me" and "pardon me".

They were raised to love people for who they are, NOT for what that person can do for them.

They were raised to give more than they take.

They were raised to be grateful for all that they have, knowing there are many in this world that have far less.

They were raised to admit their mistakes, and to learn from them.

They were raised to treat people the way they want to be treated.