Talking to your child every day instead of forcing them to study
A mother accidentally noticed a change in her child during a movie night with her husband and child. The father made a comment about a character in the movie, which sparked interest in the child’s heart, so they discussed the movie for a long time. The next day, the child even took the initiative to read books to continue the discussion with the father. It was an unexpected change, and they realized that instead of forcing their daughter to study too much, they should talk to her more every day. Previously, conversations with the child only revolved around homework and grades, and if the child mentioned interesting things at school, they rarely listened patiently. That was the mistake that prevented them from having more sharing moments with their child, only leaving obligations.
Having conversations helps parents and children become closer, and as a result, children become more interested and have more positive energy, while parents understand their children better in order to not force them into doing unsuitable things. Parents change and observe their children more, talk to them more, and sometimes it’s even more valuable than always focusing on studying.
When children discuss with their parents, it encourages them to think more, ask more questions, and in turn, develop their ability to think independently, dare to express themselves, and ultimately learn to solve problems on their own. Just 10 minutes a day is enough to see the effectiveness of those sharing moments, or you can try to spend as much time as possible instead of always thinking about whether the child has finished their homework, how many points they scored, and whether they did it correctly. Instead, spend time talking comfortably with your child, and then your child will study faster.
Read books to your child
A program about child prodigies showed a 3-year-old boy named Lee in China who could explain many scientific phenomena and name different types of dinosaurs. The boy had not gone to school yet but could read books, and the language test of the program almost scored perfectly. It was thanks to the education from the parents. Mr. Lee always spent half an hour up to an hour reading books and stories to his child from a very early age. When the child spoke endlessly, the parents did not feel annoyed but rather patiently conversed with the child. As a result, the child’s vocabulary developed, their curiosity grew, and their knowledge exceeded their age.
Family education method is more important than wealth and status
Research by Professor Dana Suskind, a professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago (USA) for 30 years, concluded that the socioeconomic status of parents does not affect the character of their children. Meanwhile, the language parents use when talking to their children determines their social skills in the future. Language can stimulate the nerve cells in the child’s brain, helping them become smarter. Therefore, daily conversations with children are very important.
Two American psychologists, Betty Hart and Todd Risley, also conducted research by observing families from different social classes and found that families with highly achieving children have something in common. These families have good family education methods, parents talk to their children every day, and interact well with them, maintaining gentle conversations.
Therefore, for many children, the way to help them develop their thinking and learning enthusiasm does not lie in overcrowded classes or extra classes. The most important thing is still from the parents, and it is important to focus on the way parents communicate, as they are the first and longest-lasting “teachers” of their children. Showing concern, inspiring, and providing opinions will be the keys to creating quality conversations between parents and children.
Parents and children interacting with each other is extremely beneficial for stimulating a child’s development from an early age and creating a warm family relationship. Furthermore, parents will understand their children better and provide better guidance, share more with them. So instead of being busy thinking that having a lot of money will give your child a good life, spend time balancing talking and playing with your child, sharing with them every day.
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