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3. Gifts are a way of showing your love. Make a nice birthday card for your

parents. Share your toys with your younger siblings.
4. Show them you respect their time: Be diligent about your studies and home
work. Your parents have many things to worry about. If you study properly,

they will have one less worry. Of course if you need help, you should ask.
But gradually try to become independent.

5. Show them you care: You may help your mother to setup the table at dinner
time, cleanup dishes in the kitchen. As a first step towards showing care,

keep your own room tidy and neat.
6. Be truthful. Do not hide your shortcomings from your parents. If you get

low grades, let them know. They will probably find a way to help you to
improve your grades.
7. Love yourself too. Take care of your health. Eat healthy foods and do

exercise. Stay happy and make others around you happy. Greet others with
a smile. Spread joy with your personality.

8. Listen to your teachers and follow instructions. Be on time to school and
class. Don’t be disruptive in class. Submit your homework well ahead of the

last minute. Your teachers have many things to worry about; you should not
be one of them.

9. Listen to your parents. Sometimes if you are not being diligent or
respectful, they might get upset at you. Say sorry and try to improve your
behavior.

10. Your parents are also human beings. They can make mistakes too.
Sometimes they may be stressed and they may get upset with you for no

reason. Try to stay calm. But if they become abusive and physically beat
you and pain is too much, let someone know. Call an uncle or auntie or a

grandparent; tell your teacher or someone you can trust.

Of course we have to show our love and respect for our Gurus. We show respect

to our Gurus and Sangat by following the Gurdwara protocols. Dress up neatly

when you go to Gurdwara. While doing Matha Teko, thank Waheguru for all the
good things you have in life. Take parshad with both hands. You may take it on a

napkin. To show respect for our Gurus, we listen carefully to the Shabads and

implement the teaching in our life.

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