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Sharing among children

Does your child share his toys with his friends or siblings? If not, how do you handle it? Do you snatch it from him and give it to his brother? That is the worst thing a parent can do as it does not instill the idea of sharing but develops a kind of discontent and irritation towards the other sibling.
You should realize that instead of obeying you, your child will develop a feeling of rivalry. Some more kind kids will not have a trouble giving out their chocolates with their siblings or best friends, but most other children are far more overprotective about their possessions. This is the period when kids start valuing and developing a fondness towards certain things, and they also know that it is far too easy to have these things taken away from them.
Kids don’t part with their belongings is as they believe they don’t have power over them. The instant your child knows that his toys are owned by him, and he can get them back whenever he wants, he will be keener to part with them.

For making it easier every parent should play give and take games with their child. If your child is overprotective about a specific thing, kindly ask her if you can take it from her for a while. If she gives it to you, you can hug the toy, tell her how much you love her and love the toy and then maybe give it back to her. Don’t forget to give it back to her in a few minutes so that she feels that she has made the right decision by giving it to you and wouldn’t mind doing it again. This would probably make her realize that her toy is going nowhere and she can have it when she wants. She would feel more comfortable at sharing next time.

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Dealing with teenagers

It is said that the real art of parenting comes into practice when parents have to deal with their teenage kids. It is said that it is easier to handle a toddler than handle a teenager. As kids grow and taste their new found freedom, issues between parents and their kids are bound to arise. Parents and teenagers both go through a phase of change and evolution.

It is important to understand that teenage is about self realization. Although they are not completely equipped to handle themselves mentally, they are mature individuals. Constant disapprovals and grounding will make them more courageous to seek the forbidden fruit. Use a little compassion.

Parents should encourage sports. It is possible that your son/daughter is a home bird and enjoys art and culture work than the robust rugby. Accept him and love him for what he is. Talk to him about love and matters of heart so that he feels comfortable with you and believes that he can share things with you on such matters. Those pearls of wisdom ingrained at this age, will make him a mature person at home.

Teenagers love to help and it makes them feel important. Get them on to such kind of jobs. Give them space and time. Respect their friends, call them over, win them over with sincerity and never scold your children in front of their friends. Sometimes, parents need to step into their children’s shoes and think otherwise.

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Discipline

Discipline

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