1. My life is likely to last 10 – 20 years; remember that before you get me.

2. Give me time to understand your requests.

3. Trust is crucial to my well being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long, and lock me up as punishment: you have your work, entertainment and friends, I have only you.

5. Talk to me: even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice.

6. I’ll never forget how you treat me.

7. Please don’t hit me, I can’t hit back.

8. Try and understand me before you scold me, perhaps I’m unwell.

9. Take care of me when I’m old.

10. Never say “I can’t bear to watch”, everything is easier for me if you are there.