Posted: at 8-05-2011 01:15 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
harold634 at 8-05-2011 05:03 PM (12 years ago) (m)
There are many important values that needs to be imparted into a child when he or she is growing up. Most parents would like their children to grow up to be kind and honest people, you know the kind of person who will help an old lady cross the street, or give money to the needy etc. However these attributes don’t always just come naturally and parents must be able to teach important values to their children from a young age. So what are some of the essential values we should be teaching our children?
Optimism
Optimism is perhaps one of the most argued about values. Some believe that children should be taught to be optimistic and always aim for high life goals, but others think their children should remain focused on the easily achieved goals, so not to be disappointed. Personally I think it’s good to have an equal balance between the both. Try to keep your kids focused on an achievable path, but with the optimism that their hard work will eventually pay for itself.
Honesty
Honesty is probably the best and also most difficult value to teach your children. Most of us understand that a dishonest lifestyle only makes for an unhappy person and because of this we want our children to understand the consequences. A great way to demonstrate this is to be an honest person yourself and hopefully this will rub off on your kids and they will grow up remembering the examples you set.
Think about others
Always treat other people the same way you would like to be treated. If I notice my children not sharing their toys or generally being mean to other children, I will try to get them to think how it would feel if someone was doing it to them. Doing this again and again should result in an understanding and will help to make them think for themselves when they are older. Also try to reward good deeds as much as you can and give lots of attention when they do something nice for someone else. Courage
Courage comes in many forms and perhaps the most important one for children is to own up when they have done something wrong. Children tend to be worried about the consequences when they have done something wrong and may try to hide the fact that they were responsible. It can be difficult to get the right balance when administering punishment. If your child eventually owns up you will probably want to let them know it was a good thing they confessed at the same time as teaching them that it was still a bad thing to do in the first place. Confidence
In today’s modern World confidence is one of the key features needed to be successful in many professions. Teaching the difference between confidence and arrogance is also important. Children need and want to be praised for the things they do right, doing this from a young age can help give your kids the confidence needed when they get older.
In conclusion, one of the most important roles we have as parents is to set a good example, this mixed with a few gentle nudges in the right direction can make a lot of difference in regards to how your child will react to certain situations years later.
Posted: at 8-05-2011 05:03 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
truenaija2 at 8-05-2011 05:19 PM (12 years ago) (f)
the first three from harold but my number one is about GOD I WILL TEACH MY CHILD ABOUT god AND ALL OTHER THINGS WILL B ADDED UNTO HIM; THIS BOOK OF THE LAW SHALL NOT DEPART FROM YOUR MOUTH BUT YOU SHALL MEDITATE ON IT DAY AND NIGHT; that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein , for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success
Posted: at 8-05-2011 05:19 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
harold634 at 8-05-2011 05:30 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: truenaija2 on 8-05-2011 05:19 PM
the first three from harold but my number one is about GOD I WILL TEACH MY CHILD ABOUT god AND ALL OTHER THINGS WILL B ADDED UNTO HIM; THIS BOOK OF THE LAW SHALL NOT DEPART FROM YOUR MOUTH BUT YOU SHALL MEDITATE ON IT DAY AND NIGHT; that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein , for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success
Yeah, u got it right. A child that is nurtured under the admonition of God and abideth by the word of God, that child will live triumphantly in all ramnification of life
Posted: at 8-05-2011 05:30 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
truenaija2 at 8-05-2011 05:36 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: harold634 on 8-05-2011 05:30 PM
Quote from: truenaija2 on 8-05-2011 05:19 PM
the first three from harold but my number one is about GOD I WILL TEACH MY CHILD ABOUT god AND ALL OTHER THINGS WILL B ADDED UNTO HIM; THIS BOOK OF THE LAW SHALL NOT DEPART FROM YOUR MOUTH BUT YOU SHALL MEDITATE ON IT DAY AND NIGHT; that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein , for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success
Yeah, u got it right. A child that is nurtured under the admonition of God and abideth by the word of God, that child will live triumphantly in all ramnification of life
yes cos he will have the fear of GOD and there are lots of laws and advice in the bible
Posted: at 8-05-2011 05:36 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
There are many important values that needs to be imparted into a child when he or she is growing up. Most parents would like their children to grow up to be kind and honest people, you know the kind of person who will help an old lady cross the street, or give money to the needy etc. However these attributes don’t always just come naturally and parents must be able to teach important values to their children from a young age. So what are some of the essential values we should be teaching our children?
Optimism
Optimism is perhaps one of the most argued about values. Some believe that children should be taught to be optimistic and always aim for high life goals, but others think their children should remain focused on the easily achieved goals, so not to be disappointed. Personally I think it’s good to have an equal balance between the both. Try to keep your kids focused on an achievable path, but with the optimism that their hard work will eventually pay for itself.
Honesty
Honesty is probably the best and also most difficult value to teach your children. Most of us understand that a dishonest lifestyle only makes for an unhappy person and because of this we want our children to understand the consequences. A great way to demonstrate this is to be an honest person yourself and hopefully this will rub off on your kids and they will grow up remembering the examples you set.
Think about others
Always treat other people the same way you would like to be treated. If I notice my children not sharing their toys or generally being mean to other children, I will try to get them to think how it would feel if someone was doing it to them. Doing this again and again should result in an understanding and will help to make them think for themselves when they are older. Also try to reward good deeds as much as you can and give lots of attention when they do something nice for someone else. Courage
Courage comes in many forms and perhaps the most important one for children is to own up when they have done something wrong. Children tend to be worried about the consequences when they have done something wrong and may try to hide the fact that they were responsible. It can be difficult to get the right balance when administering punishment. If your child eventually owns up you will probably want to let them know it was a good thing they confessed at the same time as teaching them that it was still a bad thing to do in the first place. Confidence
In today’s modern World confidence is one of the key features needed to be successful in many professions. Teaching the difference between confidence and arrogance is also important. Children need and want to be praised for the things they do right, doing this from a young age can help give your kids the confidence needed when they get older.
In conclusion, one of the most important roles we have as parents is to set a good example, this mixed with a few gentle nudges in the right direction can make a lot of difference in regards to how your child will react to certain situations years later.
Talk about being on point, every child should have honesty and self-belief
please do not distract and keep discussions along line of topic - make proper use of capit
Posted: at 8-05-2011 06:15 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
i guess for me the first value a child must be taught is respect for hierarchy whether at home or in school. 2nd value of working hard- a child must learn that they cannot be perfect and can always achieve whatever they desire with a certain amount of consistency and dedication. 3rd value of Ingenuity-most parents hush children when they say something that they feel is not so right but most kids have a lot to ordffer and they say things that are so divergent if thought of well kids have a lot of wisdom if u see things sometimes from their view.
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Posted: at 8-05-2011 07:19 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Youngstoriez at 8-05-2011 07:38 PM (12 years ago) (m)
1)Respect 2)Soft Hearted 3)Kind...helpin d poor 4)Care for others 5)GOD::THE FATHER 6)how to control high anger 7)Apologetic....learn to apologise 8)Been Happy for others 9)Learning not to be too Jealous about ur friend's or collegues success!!! 10)Not been so troublesome That's almost all i know......
Posted: at 8-05-2011 07:38 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
harold634 at 8-05-2011 07:41 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Youngstoriez on 8-05-2011 07:38 PM
1)Respect 2)Soft Hearted 3)Kind...helpin d poor 4)Care for others 5)GOD::THE FATHER 6)how to control high anger 7)Apologetic....learn to apologise 8)Been Happy for others 9)Learning not to be too Jealous about ur friend's or collegues success!!! 10)Not been so troublesome That's almost all i know......
Nice one bro
Posted: at 8-05-2011 07:41 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
FlyMamacita at 8-05-2011 07:49 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Well i think there are more then 3
Truth and honnesty Peace Kindness Loyalty Freedom (in thinkin and life) Equivalency Love God Respect each other Tolerance Obedience Make a living Reverence for creation Self-control Co-operation Reliability Responsibility
Posted: at 8-05-2011 07:49 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Youngstoriez at 8-05-2011 07:56 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: FlyMamacita on 8-05-2011 07:49 PM
Well i think there are more then 3
Truth and honnesty Peace Kindness Loyalty Freedom (in thinkin and life) Equivalency Love God Respect each other Tolerance Obedience Make a living Reverence for creation Self-control Co-operation Reliability Responsibility
..hmmmmm!!! Nice one
Posted: at 8-05-2011 07:56 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Larrykingomoj at 8-05-2011 09:12 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Love of God and love of neighbours. 2 Fear of God and respect for human life. 3 Selfless in nature. Respect of self and others. 4 Non-judgemental and character assasination, ie back biting. Everything falls in place with thses behaviours.
Posted: at 8-05-2011 09:12 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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