Hi there, it has been ages since I updated my blog. Been doing some soul searching and having a few weeks of break from all the hustle and bustle. Anyway, in this post I will talk about the importance of creating a leader right from the very age of 5.
Troy Dunn, the author of Young Bucks, made me realize that a child's mind is rich and vast, unbounded by imaginative restrictions. What adults fail to realize and often repeat is that they undermine their child's capability. How often do we entrust our 5 year old with washing their own dishes? Are we providing too much comfort that they grow accustomed to it and in later stages depend on these "luxuries" that we provide?
Parents must act as pillars of strength and inspiration that children will look up to and imitate. Gradually entrust your child with responsibilities instead of providing for them. They will come to thank you later. As adults we want our children to go further in life than what we have achieved in ours. We want to see them shine; our grandsons and granddaughters to thrive. All these cannot happen overnight but through patient and gradual training throughout their entire life. Parents will act as supporting frames because they have walked through the stages of childhood and adolescence. They are aware of how merciless the world can be if one is not prepared to face it.
Troy Dunn, the author of Young Bucks, made me realize that a child's mind is rich and vast, unbounded by imaginative restrictions. What adults fail to realize and often repeat is that they undermine their child's capability. How often do we entrust our 5 year old with washing their own dishes? Are we providing too much comfort that they grow accustomed to it and in later stages depend on these "luxuries" that we provide?
Parents must act as pillars of strength and inspiration that children will look up to and imitate. Gradually entrust your child with responsibilities instead of providing for them. They will come to thank you later. As adults we want our children to go further in life than what we have achieved in ours. We want to see them shine; our grandsons and granddaughters to thrive. All these cannot happen overnight but through patient and gradual training throughout their entire life. Parents will act as supporting frames because they have walked through the stages of childhood and adolescence. They are aware of how merciless the world can be if one is not prepared to face it.
- Firstly, give your child the "gift of eagerness". Take steps necessary to promote this quality in your child. Do this by asking questions and have conversations that build up this "gift". When a child wants something so badly, he or she will begin to ask you for it.
- And at this crucial moment don't jump the gun and give it to them, but instead, observe and wait for the right moment to suggest ways that they could earn it. To accomplish this never ever provide them with allowances. This will only make them be more dependent on you, and when they can wait no longer, they tend to ask for "bonus allowances" that allows them to achieve their goals faster.
- Then, offer suggestions as to what kind of activities that can allow them to generate their own income. This must be done with accordance to which skill set they are inclined to. Never ask your child to set forth on something that he or she does not feel like doing. And never suppress a skill or hobby that he or she is good at no matter how ridiculous it may seem to you. In their eyes, its something worth doing. And by supporting them, they will go further in life because happiness dictates achievements.
- Have regular checkups on your child and always discuss the ups and downs of their pursuits. They will be subjected to pitfalls but it is all in the learning process of become a leader.
A leader could be just living under your roof, with proper guidance and support will turn out to be your own greatest achievement yet ~ J. Hunstman.
