One of the most challenging tasks of parenting is preparing our children for success. Our ever-changing, technologically sophisticated society further complicates this issue. Some parents expose their children to a variety of early learning and enrichment opportunities, hoping to provide an edge in a competitive marketplace. While these programs have merit, we must also teach our children self-reliance, compassion and ethics.
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Conventional schooling helps children increase their knowledge base and acquire valuable skills. However, this alone is not enough. In this time of economic uncertainty, the most enduring gift we can give our children are tools that will help them develop strong character. Parents must focus less on what their children will become and more on who they will become. To prepare our children for success both now and in the future we must encourage them in the following ways:
- Help them maintain high standards of personal conduct
- Support relationships where they treat others with dignity and respect
- Foster their pursuit of lifelong learning
- Provide them with opportunities to delay gratification
- Help them develop empathy so they are better able to understand others feelings
- Become attentive listeners so they can focus on what others are saying
- Handle adversity
- Choose a positive attitude
Additionally, when we spend time with our children they feel valuable and worthy. Our unconditional love for our children is the foundation upon which their characters are built. As parents, we must do more then make our children feel good, we must help our children become competent, resourceful and good people. This will prepare them for both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
“Parents must focus less on what their children will become and more on who they will become.” Such a fantastic way to think of what we need to focus on as a parent.