Treasures enlighten our homes especially if they are our lovable and adorable kids that we are talking about. All of us are caught in awe when we hear our children speak and act like adults. And why not? They are probably smarter than we are at this age. Maybe it’s about the milk. What about the vitamins that these kids are presently supplemented with. Technology may have a role in expanding and training the minds of our children these days. But whatever it is, we are definitely proud of what our little angels can do.
When I scolded my son just last night about some mess he did, I am amazed that he took it in stride. I know because he said, “Even if you are angry with me daddy, I still know that you loved me.” How can you not like a child like that? I fondly remember the time when he also told me that he doesn’t want to be a genius. I asked him why. And he replied that he simply wanted to be cool, that it is enough for him to write, to read and do math. I always smile when I remembered my son whispering to me that we should not call his grandma fat because she will get angry. His grandmother had a good laugh about it.
Children are the mirror of our actions. They are good imitators. I am always amazed at what my son can do. And all parents should too. Whenever he gets tangled with problems usually with his own doing, he dials my number at the office and talks to me about his concerns. He asks me how to spell this word and that word especially when it is associated with passwords for an online gaming website. A lot of people instill discipline at a very early age. While this is helpful, it also shuts down a child’s growth and creativity. Discipline usually breeds fear in any kid’s mind. The room for expression is cut off at that very instant. The child keeps the pain to himself, and he pours it elsewhere with destructive and undesirable actions.
While our children need discipline to keep them in place, it is more important to pamper them with acts of love. It never hurt a bit to tell them every now and then that we love them. I always tell my son that I loved him. At any given moment, he also tells me that he loves me. Praise them for every good deed and accomplishment. This will build their confidence up. No matter how small the act a child does, inspirational and good words will keep him or her going. I shower my son with praises when he finishes his food during breakfast. I praise him when he eats vegetables. I praise him when finishes a stage on his computer game. Things may be trivial to us adults but it mean so much to our little ones. Let us uplift their spirits all the time. When our kids feel frustrated or confused, let us take the initiative to pull them out of their dull moments. We may not know it but children can sense if something is amiss. My son has asked me time and again if I am happy. I inquire what made him ask me that question. He tells me that I sometimes don’t smile. Today, no matter how many problems swirl around, I make it a point to smile at my son to complete his day. We can make a difference in our children’s future. Be it a hug or a tap in the back, do it because it means so much to them.
