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Growing Up
Growing up is hard to do. The challenges that a child must deal with throughout the life cycle are overwhelming. Children must deal with physical, emotional and psychological changes as they grow. There is no manual for growing up. In western society there are so many options given to children that they often feel confused and lost. We are not doing our children a favor if we do not provide guidance to them. Parents are there to help children navigate this confusing world. Let us not shirk in our duties.
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Growing Up Poems 1-10 of 40
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CAN I CARRY YOU ?     Poem of the Day   By Brad Anderson
A father relishes his time with his child knowing he'll be grown up and gone only too quickly.
Votes: 351
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Read this Poem Rating: 4.78
THOUGH YOU ARE GROWN     Poem of the Day   By Cynthia A. Sieving
In the words of the poet "the years would feel like moments after you had grown." The poem portrays the bittersweet experience of watching ones ..........
Votes: 261 Read this Poem Rating: 4.72
I GET THROUGH, YOU GET THROUGH, WE GET THROUG...     Poem of the Day   By Julie Buchholz
I remember the first time I held each and every one of you, little toes, little hands and your little noses. I said to myself, how am I going to get ..........
Votes: 19 Read this Poem Rating: 4.68
A NEW BEGINNING     Poem of the Day   By Troy Martin, Jr.
We watch with bated breath as our children spread their wings, fearing that they will fall and become dejected.
Votes: 42
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Read this Poem Rating: 4.62
INSIDE     Poem of the Day   By Nikki L. Rench
Growing up is very difficult, a mixture of leaving behind and embracing new challenges.
Votes: 86 Read this Poem Rating: 4.53
THEY DON'T GET IT...THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND        By Kristen R. League
If parents want are real relationship with their kids they will have to concede one thing. Read about it in this poem.
Votes: 129
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Read this Poem Rating: 4.5
MY LITTLE SHADOW     Poem of the Day   By Dianne R. Newsom
We must appreciate our children while they are around for it will not always be so.
Votes: 25
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Read this Poem Rating: 4.48
GIVE HER A DAY        By Lisa Tasker
Children grow up so fast. What gift can we give that will last a lifetime?
Votes: 56 Read this Poem Rating: 4.46
FOR ADARA        By Mary F. Early
They grow up so fast so take time to cherish all the moments.
Votes: 32 Read this Poem Rating: 4.38
SUPPORT        By Niesha J. Miller
A daughter feeling crushed by her mom's disapproval pleads for some space and some trust.
Votes: 16
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Read this Poem Rating: 4.38
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