How to Write a Letter to My Son for Him to Read Later on in Life

When watching your infant son sleep or witnessing your rough-and-tumble toddler taking his first steps, it is easy to forget how rapidly he will leave this stage of innocence and youth. However, as any parent who has ever watched a child grow can attest first hand, time will pass by in a flash. If you want to be able to share the emotions that you feel now with him once he is grown, prepare a letter to present to him.

Instructions

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      List things you wish to say. When creating your list, think about events that have happened so far in the child's life that you wish to share with him, such as the first time he said "mama." Also, consider who he may grow up to be, such as a father himself.

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      Follow a friendly letter format. Begin your letter with a simple salutation starting with "Dear" and dive right in, writing the body. Because this letter is informal, no inside addresses or other business-letter style sections are necessary.

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      Handwrite or type your letter for a personal touch. While a handwritten letter can have its advantages, if your handwriting is hard to decipher, typing the letter may be a better idea.

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      Proofread and correct your letter if necessary. This is just a letter to your son, not something that you are going to publish, so perfection isn't necessary. You should, however, check to ensure that you haven't made any silly spelling errors or typos that could make the letter hard to read.

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      Seal your letter. Use a standard envelope to seal the document, ensuring that prying eyes don't sneak a peak before they should.

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      Store your letter in a safe place. Don't allow poor letter placement to lead to letter loss, but instead place the letter someplace where it won't get damaged, such as in your child's baby book, to ensure that he can enjoy it when the time to do so presents itself.

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