To the parents and caregivers
Let them be, to your culture, a receiver
As it is important for brain development
As keeping them busy is relevant
To be well adjusted
And well informed
Motivate your children from their infancy
To have, later on, self-sufficiency
To have satisfaction and self-esteem
To be able to achieve their own dream
Praise and care
For them to be safe and secure
Be on the positive effort focused
Listen to them and be their closest
And have an active listening
For them to build confidence, trust, more learning
Engage with them on their terms
Give them love affirms
Be their getaway and friend
And do not just pretend
As they may grow anxious or have toxic fear
So take care!
Cause, after all, you are their caregivers.
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