In fact, adapting and accommodating to everything seem to provide the “nutrition” for children’s development. However, the “nutrition” that children really need is not an ideal living condition or the amount of material things they can receive.
Whether or not children get “healthy nutrition” also depends on their inner strength. Here are the five most important factors for their development.
Sense of Security
A sense of security is an important foundation for children’s holistic development, both physically and mentally.
When children feel secure, they will be more confident in exploring the world around them and be willing to face challenges. On the other hand, if children live in an environment filled with fear and anxiety, their ability to cope with difficulties will be limited.
Parents play a crucial role in creating a sense of security for their children. No matter who the parents are or what their circumstances are, protecting and taking care of their children is the most noble duty.
Education is not just a single act, but a long process in which parents accompany their children. The starting point of this process is to give children a sense of security. When a sense of security is firmly established, children will become more confident and dare to challenge themselves.
Sense of Presence
Parents are the strong pillar of support that every child needs. To the children, the parents are the source of shelter, comfort, and hope when facing life’s challenges.
Especially during times of sadness, powerlessness, or confusion, the attention, sharing, and embrace from parents become invaluable. It is important for parents to make time to listen and understand the emotions their children are experiencing.
When children’s emotional needs are met with care and respect, they will clearly sense their parents’ unconditional love. This encourages them to trust and openly share their innermost thoughts and even their most cherished secrets.
Instilling a Sense of Achievement
To raise exceptional, confident, and positive children, it is crucial to use words that reflect their sense of accomplishment. Encouraging words such as “You’ve tried your best,” “You can do it,” and “You can do better”… will boost their self-confidence.
When parents consistently encourage and inspire with sincere praise, children will feel valued, loved, and recognized.
On the contrary, if parents only focus on what the child has not done well, the child may fall into a state of low self-esteem, disappointment, and loss of motivation. Therefore, it is important to balance advice and praise, as well as pointing out areas for improvement while celebrating the child’s achievements.
Building Happiness
Children need to experience joy, happiness, and love to develop a healthy psychological foundation. These experiences will help them form a positive character, manage their emotions, and overcome challenges.
Positive experiences become a strong driving force, motivating children to continuously learn, grow, and achieve new milestones. This contributes to the development of willpower, patience, and resilience.
Positive emotions such as happiness and cheerfulness have a beneficial impact on children’s physical and mental health, and they also help children establish and maintain good relationships with family and friends, thus fostering better social integration.
Respecting Etiquette
Etiquette exists to remind children to cherish those they love and those who are loved. Through this, children learn to value and respect others from a young age.
A child will sense the father’s respect for the mother through his daily actions and words. This teaches the child to cultivate a similar love and respect for their mother.
When children grow up in a happy and warm family, where parents demonstrate love and respect for each other, they naturally absorb these precious values. They learn to care for, support, and respect their loved ones, which lays the foundation for healthy and strong relationships in the future.
Raising children is a long and challenging journey, but it is also incredibly meaningful. By applying these essential “nutrients,” you will nurture your child’s soul and set them on a path toward a happy and successful future.
The Grateful Child: Are You Raising One?
“In the spiritual realm, it is believed that the bond between parents and children transcends lifetimes. This karmic connection is often seen as a way for souls to repay debts from past lives or to express gratitude. It is a profound and intricate web of relationships that shapes our present and future.”