The mental and
social aspects of parenting are a real tricky area. It is almost impossible to
crack the code of perfect parenting. Here is an attempt. Child’s mind is like
butter, whatever little object falls on it, butter catches it instantly. Child’s
mind is like raw clay, it acquires the shape that we give. Qualities of
leadership and qualities of a CEO are important to ensure a bright future for
your child.
Qualities of
leadership and how to make your kid learn them -
1. Self
management -
Make your child
to recognize appetite and let him take food according to his hunger. Let the
kid be aware of ill-effects of junk foods and too much of chocolates and ice
creams. Make your child to eat and drink on his own. Soon after the child gets
up in the morning, let him develop the habit of brushing teeth on his own.
2. Crisis
management -
Once in a while
it is good to break the parent’s promise of gift to the child. This way, the
child will learn to accept the disappointment and will learn that everything
that he desires may not be achieved and there is difference between desired
result and reality.
3. Leadership
skills –
While playing
make your child the captain of your team and observe and encourage his
leadership skills. Tell him the stories of social and political heroes and
elders who achieved excellence with their exceptional leadership qualities.
4. Planning and
forecasting -
Let your child
plan his time schedule to manage homework, reading, playing, watching TV and computer games on its own. Let him report to you and you
suggest corrections. Once the final plan is prepared, help him to go by the
plan, accurately.
5.
Self discipline & honesty –
You should
develop enough confidence in the child to report any bad events that he came
across in school to you, without any hindrance. Correct and forgive his
mistakes, reward his honesty.
6. Punctuality
–
As far as
possible, let the child stick to his time plans with pin point accuracy.
7. Acquiring
new skills –
A good leader
usually will have multiple skills of different specialties. Observe the
interests in your child and make him adopt hobbies – painting, sports, dance,
music, musical instruments, martial arts, whatever he likes. Ideally the kid
should have at least two or three hobbies.
8. Multi tasking –
Child should
learn to hit a balance between hobbies, entertainment and studies.
9. Adjusting to
new conditions –
Let your child
enjoy class tours, vacations, short trips to different places from time to
time.
10. Neatness
and cleanliness -
Give your child
a chance to help you in cleaning your room. Make him learn how to keep the
books, bags and toys in an orderly fashion. Remember: Having good
management and leadership qualities is as important as scoring high in the
school exams.
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