Nag as it is commonly used today
Repeating what child knows
but has forgotten or has not heeded.
I dont mean petty faultfinding
or persistent scolding.
The voice pitch and intonation
make a great difference.
A mother who uses a harsh tone
Asking for argument and even definance.
She appears as the Child's adversary
rather than his helper.
If she heard a tape recording
of her customary tone in
Speaking to her Children
Perhaps she would discover
The main reason for their recalcitrance,
or for the breakdowns in communication.
13 January 2008
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
good reminder, thanks for sharing