September 21

When you are parenting, it might be a good idea
to praise your children at least 70% of the times,
even if you are firm for the remaining 30%.
For children, to be praised and encouraged by their mother
is one of the most beautiful and happy memories
they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.


-- Daisaku Ikeda

(Words of Encouragement to Women - 365 days, page 284.)

Japanese text:
KOSODATE WA, HOMERU NO GA NANA WARI, SHIKARU NO GA SAN WARI TO IU KURAI NO KOKORO ZUMORI DE YOI NO DEWA NAI KA.
TOKU NI KODOMO NI TOTTE, HAHA OYA KARA GEKIREI SARE, HOMETE MORATTA KIOKU WA, URESHIKU, ITSUMADE MO WASURENAI MONO DA.

(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, 284 pg.)