Life offers our children and us many lessons. Some seem to be repeated until we actually sit up and take notice. 

One important lesson I’ve learned over the years is this: When some part of our lives is in flames, it’s foolish to refuse help from the person, or angel, who brings the fire extinguisher.

Respect is a mutual gift between two individuals, but in raising and teaching children we often forget that even the youngest of children deserve respect. It is from our respect for them that they learn how to respect others.