Every parent wants their children to be smart. We should not judge a child’s intelligence based on their success in exams or the brilliance of their marks. Children’s approach to life, outlook, behavior and optimism are all factors that make them smart. But all these things do not happen overnight.
Parents are tensed about their children due to many reasons. The news we often hear from the contemporary world adds to such concerns. Parents who are afraid that the world will turn their children into negativity can get rid of them if only they rearrange their children’s routines accordingly. The first step is to teach the children some good habits. In this way, positive attitudes will be formed in them. Here are some things to do:
Cultivate the habit of reading
In this age of social media, reading books has not all together lost its relevance. We have a culture of reading and books that has been formed here. All the good things that the society has acquired today are in some or other way related to reading books. So, make your children bibliophiles. Read good books to them. Apart from textbooks, get them used to reading at least one or two pages of books dealing with curricular topics daily.
Teach them to respect others
Children today have less respect and esteem for their elders. For the new generation, everyone is the same. They talk about the upside potential of equality. Teach children to respect others in such an environment. It is also a universal truth that whatever we give, we get back. Don’t forget that by respecting others, we are also being respected.
Teach them to be optimistic
Take care to speak only good things about the world, people, and situations. When we speak pessimistically to children, their minds are filled with pessimism. Talk about hope. Talk about good things. Don’t forget to tell them that there is a positive side to any event.
Teach gratitude
If you teach your children to be thankful, they will naturally become grateful individuals. Start thanking even for paid services. For example, say thanks to a taxi driver, to a maid in a mall, to a waiter in a hotel. When you realize that you live comfortably because of others’ help, you will become grateful to everything and everyone.
Spend time together
Spend time with children. Listen to them. Have fun with them. Nothing can provide as much for personal growth and mental development as family.
