It is very rightly said that what your child does at 13 very
much decides what he will be doing at 30. If he learns to hold
his head high no matter what comes, he will certainly sow seeds
of happiness, success and prosperity that he can reap when he
becomes an adult. It is the duty of every parent to create a
atmosphere where a child can learn to be self-confident,
responsible and courageous. Believe in the ability of your
child, encourage him to take initiative and you will be amazed
to see what he can do!
Be self-confident as a parent
Children learn by imitating adults, and as parents are the ones
who stay the most with the child, the child gets to become like
his parents. A self-confident behavior on part of the parent
unconsciously establishes self-confident
nature as a life skills
of the child. A child is a great observer.
So much so that it has been said that a child is the father of
man! Observation makes the first half of learning while doing
makes the second half. So if he observes you staying idle, not
completing your tasks in time, getting confused at the last hour
and the resulting fights and bouts of your temper, he might
never know the right way to handle situations. He will also be
struggling with devils like procrastination and indiscipline.
Give time to your baby
Spending time with your baby is very important. It may be very
tempting to put the baby in a daycare and carry on with your
day-to-day activities as a parent. You may have an excuse that,
after all, you are working so that you can earn
and all your
earning is for none other than the child. However, what your
child needs is you and your time. His treasures are the games
you play with him, the long walks you take him to, the way you
help in his studies, and the way you tell him what he means to
you. This imbues a sense of security in the child that makes him
automatically confident. He knows that he has nothing to worry
about.
Once your child gets strong and self-confident, he won't need
your money, as he will have the aptitude and strength to go out
and earn for himself. As the old proverb goes, give a fish to a
man and you take care of him for one day. Teach a man how to
fish and you take care of him for a lifetime. That is how it
must be!
Be a loveable family
The best thing a man can
do for his child is to love his mother.
Yes. Nothing works better. Children are the worst sufferers
should there be any troubles between you and your spouse. These
little souls are too sensitive and your yelling at each other
cuts deep in his heart and puts lasting scars. A baby is a gift,
the most amazing thing nature can gift you - he is your blood.
Make sure you take care of him. Love is the most essential thing
of all, for in a home where there is love can happiness and
prosperity be far behind?
Have faith in your child
As parents, you may have many concerns about the safety and
security of your child, but make sure you don't overprotect your
child. You cannot be everywhere for him and it's he himself who
has to learn to make his mark in this world.
Faith is the best
encouragement. To be trusted is sometimes an even greater
compliment that being loved.
Trust your child and give him small tasks to complete. Nothing
is as grand for a child than being given the responsibility to
handle a task. He feels honored. His self-worth increases. Guide
him to complete task successfully and soon he will have his
unique way of doing things. Nature gave him the wings of
imagination. Don't clip them. Encourage him and let him fly.
About the author:
Tony Robinson spent many years as a School Teacher and
Administrator. Always of concern was low self esteem and a lack
of confidence with some students. For more information visit
http://www.better-self-esteem.com
