I felt like a mother today.
I picked up a sweet, adorable little girl from primary school today and took her to a family member's home about an hour away. What a sweetheart!
The more I work with children, the more I realize that all they want, expect, and deserve from their mummy's and daddy's is love.
They don't understands the tough things that are going on in mummy's and daddy's life. They don't care about finances, drugs and alcohol, relationship problems, or sexuality; but they do understand LOVE. Sadly, love isn't enough to adequately raise a chid ... there are other expectation of food, shelter, school, clothing, baths...etc. But showing children that they are loved is a big first step.
They want hugs, affirmation, and sweet smiles so they know they are doing a good job and are cared about.
When I met the sweet little sister, she attached her self my leg and hugged me for a long time. She just wanted love. The love that children don't receive from mummy and daddy they try to get from other people. I'm happy to give cuddles to little kids. I wish they would get them from their parents instead, but I will happily step in when needed.
I'm happy to get to transport this sweet little one again next week.
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