Do you recall holding that little bundle of joy in your arms for the first time? You were so scared that one of your actions would hurt that little one. You cut your toenails to avoid hurting the baby.
Every human baby is born helpless, looking at parents and adults for care and in about 4 years, becomes physically independent.
How did the magic happen? Baby Observes, learns and imitates its surroundings.
Parental Influence
During infancy, parents play a vital role in raising their children.
Your children, whether they are toddlers, preschool children or teenagers, pay close attention to your every move and word. They look at how you deal with everything from personal relationships to health and professional disappointment.
The majority of parents often forget that children are born without social skills. Children are looking forward to someone they can emulate. Parents are the first adults in their lives. Most of the time, they try to imitate them.
It is therefore very important to pay attention to your activities before your children. Kids learn by following in the footsteps of their parents. Each action is carefully observed and absorbed, and it is in this way that the child learns all the time.
Set The Right Example
The first few years are crucial to the child, because that’s when they get the most information. Setting the right example and being a good model for your child is essential if you expect only the best of your child.
BTW, what are your expectations of your child? Do you want her to be fun, loving, thoughtful, honest and capable of handling whatever life brings her? If so, then you must set a good example. Most importantly, your child learns from you. You are the greatest example, the most important one.
If you want your child to know that, you must. It’s got to begin with you. If you have to be to teach it, then self-development is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. All you have to do is show ’em the way.
There may be habits that need to be altered to be the best role model for your child.
What is most important is to walk the talk. Kids do what you do, not what you tell ’em to do.
Always lead your kid in the right direction. However, in those moments where you set the wrong example, you can always correct it. Next time, do everything in your power to lead them on the right path.
Practicing What’s Important
All of us know that raising children is not that easy. But one of the simplest ways to raise your children the right way is simply to be a good role model for them. Role models, by their qualities and achievements, can inspire others to strive and grow.
Like it or not, you’re already the role model for your kids. Therefore, be very careful when you do something before them.
The opportunities to serve as a model for our children are infinite! In addition, it is not a question of being a perfect parent, but rather of keeping in mind that your words and gestures are observed and absorbed by your children. Good news is that, every day we have the opportunity to help our children become wonderful people.
I believe there are two important qualities that every parent can demonstrate to their children. Practice love and kindness.
Why Kindness And Love?
These virtues are much more important in life, to lead a peaceful and rewarding life. Love and gentleness are two sides of a coin.
A heart full of love will celebrate life more deeply than a person without it. Love fosters respect. Respect for yourself and others contributes to strengthening relationships. You may have heard the saying that your network is your networth. The heart full of love is endowed with abundance.
From a spiritual point of view, all are equal and pure. The situation and circumstances make people take poor decisions. Nobody is perfect, including ourselves. Practicing kindness will help us to remember it and be tolerant towards ourselves and others in life. Being kind helps us build acceptance. Acceptance of life, situations and persons as they are brings peace to life. Inner peace is an important treasure. It’s the most valuable gift you can ever give yourself and your child.
Happy parenting…
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