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Challenge: Raising Kind Kids

Go ahead, Mama...Raise them boys

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Raise them strong.
Raise them right.
But never ever raise them to fight.

Raise them sweet.
Raise them kind.
But never ever raise them by controlling their mind.

Raise them up.
Raise them high.
But never ever raise them to lie.

Raise them to stand.
Raise them to speak.
But never ever raise them to be meek.

Raise them to help.
Raise them to give.
But never ever raise them to apologize for how they choose to live.

Raise them to have faith.
Raise them to have hope.
But never ever raise a dope.

Raise them to be honest.
Raise them to be true.
But never ever raise them just for you.

Raise them confident.
Raise them proud.
But never ever raise them to be selfishly loud.

Raise them to learn.
Raise them to teach.
But never ever raise them thinking anything is out of their reach.

Raise them to try.
Raise them to persist.
But never ever raise them using your fist.

Raise them to laugh.
Raise them to smile.
But never ever raise them thinking they can never rile.

Raise them to seek opportunity.
Raise them to pave the way.
But never ever raise them to devalue the significance of play.

Raise them to work.
Raise them to rest.
But never ever raise them by only applauding their best.

Raise them to be mindful.
Raise them to exercise grace.
But never ever raise them at an accelerated pace.

Raise them to listen.
Raise them to be present.
But never ever raise them to judge a single peasant.

Raise them to respect.
Raise them to love.
And this "boy mom" title will fit you like a glove.


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