1. [A parent must say to her child:] I am your parent who took you out of the womb. You are not just your child's pal. Teach your children the old fashioned concept of honoring parents. You may not feel like you deserve or need the respect. But it's not about you. It's about the mitzvah, and the sensitvity that is instilled in a child through this mitzvah.
2. You shall have no other parents before Me. Be your child's parent-do not create other parents for them (TV, VCR..)
3. [A parent must say to her child:] Do not say my name in vain. Children should refer to their parents as Mommy and Daddy, not by their first names.
4. Remember the Sabbath day to consecrate it to spending time with your kids.
5. Honor your father and mother and your children will honor you.
6. Do not murder. The Talmud compares shaming a person to emotional and psychological murder. Never shame your children even when trying to
discipline them.
7. Do not cheat on your children by indulging in your own pleasure at their expense.
8. Do not steal from your children by ignoring their nature and talents and trying to force your aspirations upon them.
9. Do not bear false witness in front of your children (or any other time.) Teach by example. If your children hear you uttering small untruths here and there, or slandering others, they will learn the same habits and also respect you less.
10. Do not be jealous of other people's children. Love your children for who they are.
G-d bless you and your children with good health and endless nachas!
chana wrote...