Three years ago,myeldest daughter attended her friend’s birthday party. I wasbusyattending to my other children when the mother handed mydaughter apiece of cake. I askedmydaughter,
三年前,
Here are 10 reasons whyparentsshould sometimes treat their kids as adults.
這里有十個原因,
1. Your kidswillhave a better understanding of boundaries.
你的孩子會更好地理解界限。
The phrase
"孩子將是孩子" If we, as parents,believethat 如果我們作為父母, 2. Your kidswillbetter understand responsibility. Childrenshouldn’tgrow up stress-ridden, butthey need to learn the basics of beingresponsible. For example, asadults, we might have children or petsto look after. We havehousework to do. We have food to cook. If welet our children helpwith some of these activities, they willlearn that responsibilitiesare a part of life. If you encourageyour child to make their bedevery day, to help wash up afterdinner, to feed the pet goldfish,then you are teaching them thatsuccess happens when people worktogether. 孩子們不該長大, 3. Your kidsmightdo more than what is expected of them. For many of us,beingtold 對我們中的大多數(shù)人來說, 4. Your kidswillappreciate the value of being kindandconsiderate. Teaching your children empathyisone of the most important skills you can pass on. In a worldwherecompetition and power can often override caring about others,it isessential to focus our parenting on kindness. Rather thanlookingat our kids and thinking,“They’retooyoung to understand how otherpeoplefeel,” 教導(dǎo)你的孩子移情是你可以通過的最重要的技能之一。在一個競爭和權(quán)力往往會凌駕于他人的世界之上, 5. Your kidswillfind it easier to believe in themselves. If you, the parent, believe inyourchild, then chances are they will believe in themselves too.Asadults, we know that life is filled with ups and downs. We knowthatsometimes there are setbacks that leave us struggling to getbackup. If you encourage your child and value who they are, theyarevery likely to feel the same about themselves. They willfeelconfident about who they are and use that confidence to getthemthrough life. 如果你, 6. Your kidswillbecome stronger and more resilient. We parents often depend on whatwebelieve parenting should be. For some, being a parent issimplyabout protecting their child. For others,it’sabout preparing theirchild for the future. Striking a balancebetween the two isprobably more ideal. Rather than trying toprotect your childrenfrom all pain and suffering, do your best tohelp them cope withany future pain and suffering. If theydon’t win aprize in pass-the-parcel,don’t be in a hurry to tellthe parents to find one foryour child. Let them learn how to dealwith pain. Let them prove tothemselves that they are strong andcan cope with disappointment. Asan adult, this resilience willhelp them immensely in all areas oftheir life. 我們父母常常依賴于我們認(rèn)為養(yǎng)育子女的方式。對一些人來說, 7. Your kidswillunderstand that you can’t always get whatyouwant. If you’re walking throughthesupermarket with your young child andthey’rescreaming for a chocolate bar,don’t feel pressuredinto buying it for them. Asdifficult as it is to resist thetemptation to keep them quiet, youneed to believe that your childis capable of calming down withoutit. Your child will learn tobetter self-regulate their emotions andstart to realize that youcan’t always get what youwant inlife. 如果你和你的孩子一起穿過超市, 8. Your kidswilllearn how valuable it can be to share experienceswithothers. You might see fathers work ontheircars with their kids. You might see mothers cooking withtheirchildren. You might see either mother or father sharingtheirhobbies and interests with their youngchildren.Doing 你可能會看到父親和他們的孩子一起在他們的車上工作。你可能會看到母親們在做飯。你可能會看到母親或父親與年幼的孩子分享他們的愛好和興趣。做 9. Your kidswillreally feel that they matter. When we sometimes look at ourkidsas adults, they are more likely to feel that they are justlikeeveryone else. Their age doesn’t mean thattheydon’t matter. Their thoughts and opinions are notanyless important or valid. Let your child voice their thoughtsoncontroversial topics. Let them express the individual that theyarewithout censoring them completely. By seeing your child forwhothey are, rather than what you want them to be,you’rereminding them that theymatter. 當(dāng)我們有時把我們的孩子看作成年人時, 10. Your kidswillgrow up believing they really can makeadifference. Most parents want to raisechildrenwho grow up being happy and successful. Theydon’twant much for them, asidefrom knowing that they are living a lifethat makes them happy andthat they are utilizing their talents.When your kids tell you whatthey want to be when they grow up,don’t dismiss them.Don’t laugh.Encourage them and theirdreams—even if those dreamsare likely to change manytimes in a year. When you treat yourchildren like adults, theirthirst for knowledge increases. Theymight just understand andbelieve you when you say that they reallycan make a difference.That they are not just one person in thisworld. They are actuallyone person who has the potential to changetheworld. 大多數(shù)父母想撫養(yǎng)長大的孩子,
你的孩子會更好地理解責(zé)任。
你的孩子可能做的比他們期望的多。
你的孩子會欣賞善良和體貼的價值。
你的孩子會發(fā)現(xiàn)自己更容易相信。
你的孩子會變得更強壯,
你的孩子會明白你不能總是得到你想要的。
你的孩子會學(xué)習(xí)與他人分享經(jīng)驗的價值。
你的孩子真的會覺得他們很重要。
你的孩子會長大,
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