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| comment | | "parent_author":"",<br>"parent_permlink":"parenting",<br>"author":"ianjames25",<br>"permlink":"how-to-train-your-kids-to-become-successful-when-they-grow-up",<br>"title":"How to Train Your Kids to Become Successful When They Grow Up",<br>"body":"<html>\n<p>https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmcSH7GLHRB7PC2ejAfm6QwacaHL4fY26YFeGPzL7PgKC6\/boy-633014_1280.jpg<\/p>\n<h1>Make Your Child a Self-Starter<\/h1>\n<h2>How to Raise Your Kids to Become Successful When They Grow Up<\/h2>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p>Successful kids often have been given a \"jump-start\" by their parents--just the right motivation they need. Here are ways you can foster initiative in your children:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let them make choices<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Show your kids how to make sensible choices,<br> then trust their judgement. If you want your kids to believe in themselves and have the courage to act--you must first demonstrate that you believe in them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Give encouragement,<br> not things<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We all want our kids to have more than we did. However,<br> just handling it to them might backfire. <\/p>\n<p>There was this guy who was first in his family to graduate from a university. He worked hard to build his architectural practice. Needless to say,<br> his two kids had everything -- money,<br> cars,<br> credit cards -- except <strong>ambition<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>When the two kids completed secondary school,<br> neither had any idea what to do,<br> so they did nothing. The fire that had burned in the father was never kindled in his children. <\/p>\n<p>As parents,<br> we are the most powerful force in our children's lives. We can ease their journey by giving them encouragement and unqualified acceptance. We don't always agree with them,<br> but children should never doubt that we accept them for who they are. <\/p>\n<p>Give your children the opportunity to succeed. You should then recognize and praise their effort. Keep simple games and toys around so they can enjoy easy victories whenever they choose. Allow them to beat you in a game from time to time. And let them hear you talk positively about them to other adults. <\/p>\n<p>You can also promote independence by encouraging your children to express their views. By having more conversation with your kids,<br> and really listening to them,<br> you're more likely to understand their individuality and what motivates them. <\/p>\n<p>If you don't know what motivates your children,<br> you may find it hard to \"jump-start\" them. <\/p>\n<h3>Find the Key<\/h3>\n<p>Every child has a special interest. No one is better equipped to discover that interest than his parents. There was this woman who raised her 3 kids alone. And,<br> of course,<br> finances were limited. However,<br> her son,<br> who was severely asthmatic,<br> yearned to play sports. In spite of it all,<br> she supported her boy,<br> often scrimping to pay for his uniforms. <\/p>\n<p>By the time the boy reached secondary school,<br> he had overcome many of his bronchial problems and become a real contributor to his team. He and his 2 sisters worked their way through university and are now leading productive lives. <\/p>\n<h3>Broaden horizons<\/h3>\n<p>Finding the key to a child's interest may prove difficult,<br> however,<br> if a child isn't exposed to the many wonders of the world. There was a kid who,<br> after earning a degree in finance,<br> accepted one of his job offers and soon was dissatisfied. When he asked his dad for advice,<br> his dad cited a fistful of career alternatives,<br> and the kid's eyes widened. He had never thought of the possibilities his dad suggested. Since then,<br> he has found a challenging new job in real estate appraisal,<br> an area ha had never considered.<\/p>\n<h3>Put 'em to work<\/h3>\n<p>If you want your kids to be independent -- teach them how to work,<br> compete,<br> and achieve. <\/p>\n<p>When your kids ask something that's not in your budget,<br> explain the financial constraints and ask how they might help pay. Perhaps they could set the dinner table or dry the dishes. If you're washing the car,<br> let them scrub the tires. Discuss the reward up front so they'll know what is required to earn income. You can offer some hints on doing the job well,<br> but by no means take over or suggest you could do better. The purpose here is to help your kids build positive feelings about hard work. <\/p>\n<h3>Limit passivity,<br> promote activity<\/h3>\n<p>Parents should consider restricting time kids spend on watching TV or playing video games. These passive activities promote short attention span and require little initiative. When parents are quick to solve the problem,<br> the kids will grow even more dependent on them -- and on gadgets,<br> video games,<br> trips to the movies and other outside stimulation. Children should learn to create excitement by using their own imagination. <\/p>\n<h3>Set an example<\/h3>\n<p>The best thing a parent can do for his kids is to be a good role model. Children learn by imitating; when they grow up in an active environment,<br> they discover the value of becoming involved. <\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion <\/h3>\n<p>Call it <strong>independence,<br> <\/strong>enterprise<strong>,<br> <\/strong>initiative <strong>-- <\/strong>it's a trait we all want to see in our kids. If you want yours to develop into active,<br> contributing adults,<br> <strong>now<\/strong> is the time to plant the seeds that will bring <strong>success<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<h1> <\/h1>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/html>",<br>"json_metadata":" \"tags\":[\"parenting\",<br>\"how-to\",<br>\"raise\",<br>\"successful\",<br>\"kids\" ,<br>\"image\":[\"https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmcSH7GLHRB7PC2ejAfm6QwacaHL4fY26YFeGPzL7PgKC6\/boy-633014_1280.jpg\" ,<br>\"app\":\"steemit\/0.1\",<br>\"format\":\"html\" " |
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