We as grandparents, guardians, and childcare providers are really responsible for raising our children in the correct manner. It's not the same like when I was growing up. Then, children listened or they would get a spanking. We did what we were told to do without any back talk and if we did something wrong, better not let mom or dad find out!
In this generation of children growing up, we have a big problem. Children are growing up without any respect for one another, no manners, and no discipline. What happened?? What happened to those good old days when children listened and respected their parents and elders.
When a child is born into this world, he or she is completely dependent on those who will provide and take care of them. They are born with only certain natural instants for survival, and everything else has to be taught to them. So, it is up to the individuals who will nurture them to give that child the best upbringing as possible. Have we slipped or forgotten about how serious our responsibility is to these little ones?
We have a great responsibility to God and our children to raise them right to the best of our knowledge. Children look to those who provide for them to show them the ways of life. A child's first lesson begins at home. Teaching them how to walk, to talk, to listen, to respect others, have manners and discipline is our job. We must do our job well. They have to get prepared for the world that we live in. We can not just allow them to grow up not knowing the right way to go in life.
We also have to protect our children. Protect them from harm, hurt and danger. Pray for them that God will guide them in the way that He will have them to go so that as they grow up in this world, they will understand the true values of life. We have an assignment to do, and no it's not always easy but the rewards are great.
Love your child(ren). Tell them everyday that you love them from the cradle throughout their entire life. That means always and forever let them know just how much they mean to you. They need to hear it, see it, and fell it in their hearts that you really care. From the children to the grandchildren and beyond, let them know that they are loved.
Support them in their efforts whether it's their first step in learning how to walk, a drawing that they brought home from kindergarten class or their very first driving lesson. By raising three children and helping raise six grandchildren, I found out that when you support them and praise them for their efforts, you are helping them build their self-esteem. Give them that extra encouragement if they need it. Go that extra mile with them for support, and you will see just how they shine with their beautiful smiles of appreciation.
A child learns best when they are happy. Make learning fun, exciting and pleasant. No yelling or sounding like you are fed up with them when they don't get it the first time around. Have patience because every child learns differently. One child may learn fast where as the other child may need more time. You have to handle each child in a different way because every child has his own personality. We all are different in some ways, and even though we may agree to like certain things, we have our own distinctions.
In conclusion, we as parents, grandparents, guardians, and childcare providers have a great assignment ahead of us in regards to providing our child with the best upbringing as possible. We can not forget them nor assume that they will eventually learn what they need to know on their own. They have to be taught and it's our responsibility to teach them well. Take a good look around you and see how some children are being raised. Sometimes it makes you feel like you just want to raise everyone's children. :-) But, all we can do is make sure that we are doing the right thing in our home, help others by educating young mothers on raising their children, and be available with an open heart to a child in need. Their are many children who need love and want help. It could be a neighbors child or your grandchild's friend. You never know when you may have to help a strange child. We should always be prepared to help those in need.
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