Are We Aware of Our Children’s Mentality, Too?
Parents naturally are concerned about how their children will ‘succeed’ in life.
And so since young, many little ones are already sent to the ‘best school’, tuitions, sports/music/arts lessons, etc.
Children who easily feel depressed when others receive ‘more stars’ than themWhile I have my personal views on the above 😊 today, I’m thinking about our children’s mentality …
ie. How many parents are aware and concerned about the shaping of their children’s mentality?
eg.
Children who tend to give up easily unless continually rewarded by parents.
Children who easily feel depressed when others receive ‘more stars’ than them.
Children who tend to see themselves as ‘victims’ whenever unfavourable situations occur.
Children who regard treating others – young and old – respectfully is NOT as important as achieving excellence at school.
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Children who tend to see themselves as ‘victims’ whenever unfavourable situations occurPersonal thoughts:
For us to spot our children’s strengths and weaknesses in their overall mentality, we need to be actively present and involved ourselves, in their day to day lives.
There’s no other way.
And it’s not ‘easy’ to do, because such tendencies are often not always ‘obvious’.
(ie. Easier to see how our children are doing in their Maths subject, than to see their motivation or heart tendencies)
It’s not ‘easy’ to do, because such tendencies are often not always ‘obvious’So, if you ask me, I’d say … for us to be aware of which traits/tendencies that need to be developed, corrected or guided further, we sincerely need wisdom from above.
Praying for them, reading books, having a positive community of fellow families, and attending parenting talks are necessary too, of course.
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I have three kiddos, from 7yo to 15yo, and I can say that so far this journey has not been easy.
I feel I’m shaped, rebuked and humbled too along the way.
May God help us.
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Food for thought?
