Raise your child to be an over achiever. Ever wonder why some children do so well in school, where others have to struggle and fight to get a
When are children were born, we promised to them the best education they were deserving of, then one day they turn to us and say they are tired of school. Where did we go wrong? Well, the answer to that is a hard one. Maybe it was that teacher in third grade, or the gym teacher in fourth.
Nevertheless, we need to get them interested in school once more. Teachers do make an influence on our children. But we as parents need to make an impression that school is not only required, but can be not only educational but fun. Parents have the most positive impact on their children, not only during their learning years, but also when they grow into adults. They will take with them everything they learned from us. Accepting them for what they can or can't do, is only telling them that you aren't confident in their decision.
We have come a long way from the days we were in school. We can't use the same rules that were passed down on us by our parents and use them on our children of today.
First thing we must do as parents is praise our children from the time they were toddlers. We need to show them that we love them and re-inforce it. Telling them we are proud of them is one of the most important words a child can hear.
Family Morals is another issue in the rearing of a child. Years ago there was no such thing as divorce menioned freely, drugs on our streets like today, or letting your child do what they please 24 hours a day. We all had family morals and abided by what we were told.
Punishing your child for wrongdoings is another issue that has gotten out of control over the years. "Time Out" and the reason why they got time out is the best way to let a young child know that you are not pleased with their behavior. They will respect you more than if you raise a hand to them. Sreaming and yelling only gets you upset and gives you a headache.
For the older child, taking something away that they like to do is the best solution to the problem of an out of control child.
In today's society, it seems parents let their children do whatever it is they want to. What parents don't realize is, by doing so, you are actually hurting your child and neglecting to give them the attention they need to succeed in later life. You want your child to grow up strong, knowing why you did what you did and the reasons they were punished. This way they can take the right path in teaching their children that the reason you disciplined your child was for the reason of love.
Children who are nurtured, paid attention to, have guidelines and rules for which they need to follow, are the ones that will get good grades in school. They will feel confident about themselves and know they are loved. It's the children that are left to grow up by themselves, that feel school isn't important, and therefore every other issue in their life is just another chore they question.
