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1. The benefits of self-control
2. How to be humble
3. How to be resilient
4. How to be responsible
5. The value of adult guidance
6. The need for moral values
WHAT’S SELF CONTROL
It encompasses the following: delay gratification, refrain impulses, complete unpleasant tasks, put others before self(help others)
How to teach it.
HOW TO BE HUMBLE
Humble people are respectful. Not arrogant in behavior. Not expecting special treatment from others. Taking genuine interest in others and willing to learn from others
Humility is not weakness. It is a strength that helps one to recognize their faults and acknowledge limitations.
How to teach it.
A resilient person bounces back from obstacles and failures. Resilience comes as a result of experience. A child must not be shielded from occasional setbacks.
HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE
People who are responsible are reliable. They follow through on tasks and complete them on time.
Children who are taught to be responsible will be more able to manage their life as adults.
How to teach it
Children need adults who can provide leadership and advice. Parents are in best position to do this. Yet other adults can be mentors to your child.
Why important
THE NEED FOR MORAL VALUES
People with moral values have a compass firmly pointing North. Their moral code is founded on a firm set of principles that they follow even in private.
Entertainment and social media presents the alternative value and a so called new normal. Our children need something more strong and valuable.
How to teach it
Thank you for reading.
Hope it helps.
~Isaac~
I hope this will help someone who's wondering something about this topic.
OUTLINE
1. The benefits of self-control
2. How to be humble
3. How to be resilient
4. How to be responsible
5. The value of adult guidance
6. The need for moral values
WHAT’S SELF CONTROL
It encompasses the following: delay gratification, refrain impulses, complete unpleasant tasks, put others before self(help others)
How to teach it.
- Learn to say no and mean it.
- Help your child understand consequences, both good and bad.
- Teach your child to prioritize.
- Be a good role model.
HOW TO BE HUMBLE
Humble people are respectful. Not arrogant in behavior. Not expecting special treatment from others. Taking genuine interest in others and willing to learn from others
Humility is not weakness. It is a strength that helps one to recognize their faults and acknowledge limitations.
How to teach it.
- Encourage a proper view of self. (avoid misleading maxims, praise specific actions and efforts, limit use of social media, encourage them to apologise quickly when needed)
- Promote gratitude. (gratitude for the natural world, gratitude for people, expressing gratitude)
- Teach them the value of serving others, helping others. (expect your child to do chores, emphasise that serving and helping others is a privilege). A child who learns to perform humble tasks at home is more likely to work well with others as an adult.
A resilient person bounces back from obstacles and failures. Resilience comes as a result of experience. A child must not be shielded from occasional setbacks.
Failure is inevitable in some endeavours
Adversity affects everyone at some point
Correction is important for learning
How to teach and when - When your child fails.
- When adversity strikes.
- When your child receives constructive criticism.
HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE
People who are responsible are reliable. They follow through on tasks and complete them on time.
Children who are taught to be responsible will be more able to manage their life as adults.
How to teach it
- Assign chores.
- Help your child take responsibility for their mistakes.(to be honest and admit their errors, to avoid blaming others, to avoid making excuses, to apologise when appropriate)
Children need adults who can provide leadership and advice. Parents are in best position to do this. Yet other adults can be mentors to your child.
Why important
- Children spend much time at school where adult presence and guidance is hugely outnumbered by students.
- After school children may in some cases return to empty homes because both parents have to work.
- One study found that in the US, children between 8 to 12 spend on average 6 hours on entertainment media each day.
- Spend time with your children
- Provide a mentor
- Children are as well advised to spend more time with adults.
THE NEED FOR MORAL VALUES
People with moral values have a compass firmly pointing North. Their moral code is founded on a firm set of principles that they follow even in private.
Entertainment and social media presents the alternative value and a so called new normal. Our children need something more strong and valuable.
How to teach it
- Establish a moral code. (build a moral vocabulary, explain the why for your moral code, emphasise the benefits)
- Make your moral code partof your family identity.
- Reinforce moral values. (commend good behaviour, correct bad behaviour)
Thank you for reading.
Hope it helps.
~Isaac~
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