5 Ways to ensure that your child grows up to be an all-round Citizen.

5 Ways to ensure that your child grows up to be an all-round Citizen.

            Many times we hear grownups saying “I wonder why I even went to school”. This kind of a person might be frustrated with what life is giving them and wonders why the education that they had in school is not solving their situation. I am sure no parent would want their child to regret ever going to school in future. Therefore, raising up an all-round child is important for every parent and I am sure these tips will be of help.  

1.Encourage the child to utilize special abilities.

            As a parent, you should never sit back and claim that your child has no talent or gift. Every person is born with their special talents and gifts which only need to be realized and nurtured. Realization of a child’s talent starts with parents encouraging their children to play different unstructured games. For instance, a parent can encourage singing at home, dancing in the living room or even drawing various images. In the process, a parent can realize that her child is dancing very well but is very poor in drawing. The parent can therefore capitalize on that special talent and encourage the child to do it whenever possible both at home and at school. The talent or the gift would be of help to the child’s later life.

2. Encourage the child to utilize different learning styles.

            There is no universal way of learning. This is something that parents and teachers need to embrace. Every child learns differently in different situations. Therefore, parents and teachers should not force all the children to learn in the same manner over and over again but should try changing styles. For instance, when a child is doing homework, a parent should not always emphasize for a noise free environment! Maybe the child learns better while reciting or counting loudly.

3. Have at least one meal a day together.

            Someone might wonder how eating a meal together would help a child grow to be an all-round citizen. To say the truth, it has a lot to do with the child turning out to be an excellent adult. Every home has a different schedule and therefore the family members know when each one of them is at home. This is the perfect time to have a family meal together with your child whether it is dinner, breakfast or just a snack time. During this meal time, parents can engage their child about how their day was, how their learning was, who their friends are as well as giving their views where the child needs the parents’ advice. This way, the child will learn how to interact with other people hence having perfect social skills to use when outside their home or even in future as adults.

4. Praise any effort made by the child.

            Every person requires to be applauded for good work done and so do children. A child might not be as perfect as you may expect but any trial towards accomplishing a goal is worth an applause. This helps to raise a child’s self-esteem for they feel their parents value them and believe in them. Self-esteem is something that every child requires when growing up. Ones s child believes in themselves, they would be able to cope with different situations in later life even when they are challenging.

5. Give your child a touch as often as possible.

            When a parent gives their child an affectionate touch, the child feels loved and gains a sense of security and belonging. It is therefore wise for a parent to always hug, give a pat in the back or even hold their child’s hand during a conversation. Such a child would grow up without being in any risk of suffering chronic stress which would mean that the child will cope with all life hurdles in future.

Article by  

Joyce Mwai