16/08/2024
THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR CHILD
1. QUALITY TIME
Your presence is needed. Provision is also in providing time
2. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Show your child no judgment, no rejection or that he/she has to do certain things to earn your love. Don't compare your child with others
3. SPACE TO GROW
Allow your child to grow into the phases of life. Don't expect your child to reason like you yet you have more experience. Don't rob your child his/her childhood or teenagehood. Let your child curve his/her own identity
4. A STABLE HOME
Nothing stresses a child more than a home where mom and dad are in turmoil; or where a single parent is erratic and abusive. Give your child a safe haven
5. UNITY
Parent together as a couple. Show your child teamwork
6. DISPLAY OF SUPPORT
Deliberately do things to show support such as cheering on, giving of success cards, bragging about your child in public, being present in landmark moments and affirming your child
7. A VISION
Guide your child into having a vision. A vision is your child's why. Why go to school, why work hard, why pursue goals? Don't just tell your child what to do, help him/her get their personal why
8. ENCOURAGEMENT
Be your child's biggest cheerleader. When he/she falls, help the child up. Be your child's inspiration
9. DISCERNMENT
Cultivate a value system in your child so that he/she can choose what is right even in moments you are not around
10. DISCIPLINE
Teach your child self-control, how to stay the course. Self-control is a muscle, the more your child practice it, the better your child becomes at it
11. A GOOD EDUCATION
Take your child to the best schools you can afford, if you are able to get a sponsorship, do it. Buy books and share content that builds, if you give your child a digital device, direct your child to sites that lead to growth. Make learning fun. Expose your child to different ideas through travel, push boundaries
12. PRODUCTIVE TRADITION
Every family has its own traditions, make sure you
