The economic situation of parents can be considered as a support for their children. However, that is not the only essential factor. If your family is in difficult circumstances and lacking in wealth, but the parents maintain the following 3 signs, then the life of the children will surely rise. Therefore, as parents, let’s try our best. Especially when you cannot afford to give your children a luxurious life, it is even more important to maintain these 3 signs:
A joyful learning environment within the family, parents learning with their children
Education is the shortest path for humans to access knowledge and human progress. Education is not only through school but also through books, media, and various other channels. The path of education may not necessarily lead to success, but it certainly won’t lead to success if one refuses to learn. Therefore, parents need to foster a sense of joy and interest in learning for their children. Let the children understand that learning is a privilege for development, not an obligation. Teaching children, learning with them is not easy, so many families turn it into a battlefield of tears and shouting. Maintaining a comfortable and joyful learning environment is essential.
Create a tidy and bright reading area in your home, a neat bookshelf with a variety of books, a spacious and comfortable study corner, and your child will have their own “library”. Instead of using your phone, spend time reading to your child, read for yourself to encourage your child to develop a reading habit. It would be wonderful for the family to sit together and discuss.
Spirit of unity and cooperation
Family can be a good place to train children’s teamwork. If there is no love, unity, and cooperation in the family, children will not feel it from society. In the family, no one has an obligation, but everyone shares and works together. Children can tidy up their belongings, be ready to help prepare lunch, manage their study time properly, and collaborate with parents in doing some household chores within their capabilities.
Let the children know that they are members of the family, not kings or queens of the house. Spouses are each other’s most reliable partners, not dependent on each other.
Habit of self-discipline and self-improvement, always striving in life
Every person who wants a bright future needs the spirit of self-discipline, self-improvement, and continuous effort. If your children understand that and see it from you as parents, they will strive harder, not blaming their poverty on their parents. Forcing someone will not be as effective as them understanding and actively changing themselves. When your child has clear goals, they will take ownership and be motivated to work. They will develop a good habit of discipline. Waking up early can energize a person; Regular exercise can make a person healthy; Maintaining the ability to learn can help a person have the qualifications to continue moving forward. And besides that, confidence and strength can give a person the courage to move forward.
To cultivate these qualities in your child, it must start with you as parents. Instead of complaining and justifying your family’s poverty, let’s rise above every day, not compete with society but strive to overcome ourselves from the previous day. Assign clear tasks for your children and show them the value of labor.
When your child accomplishes something, praise them specifically and encourage them. Children love to be praised, so during the process, parents should use uplifting words, but they must also be reasonable and moderate.
When a child makes a mistake or fails, parents should not criticize but encourage: “Mom knows you can do better; You didn’t do well, but I believe you can do it!”
The habits of parents are role models for children. Children tend to imitate adults. If you diligently wake up early, your child will wake up early. If you’re lazy and sluggish, your child will be sluggish. If you are disciplined, your child will get used to discipline. If you are messy, your child will be messy.
Therefore, if your family maintains these 3 signs, just continue to uphold and persevere, don’t be discouraged, everything will pass. Everything depends on human effort. Let’s strive for change for the sake of our children’s future.
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