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Parenting is an exciting journey. As well-meaning parents, we want the very best for our children. We not only work hard to provide for our children, but also to give them the best of everything life has to offer.
However, apart from material gifts, as parents we also need to give our children valuable gifts that money cannot buy; these gifts are priceless. What are these special gifts you can gift to your child?
Here are TEN valuable gifts you can give your child:
#1-Love
Love is timeless and a special gift. Feelings of love empowers a child with feelings of acceptance, importance and self-worth giving him a positive sense of identity. All parents undoubtedly love their children; however, loving unconditionally makes a BIG difference. This entails that your love will be constant and not conditioned by the child's gender, looks or achievement.
#2-Security
Security is the foundation of positive parenting. Providing your child a secure environment is one of the most valuable gifts. Children thrive in a secure environment based on mutual trust, respect and love. They feel safe and protected and are better able to take on responsibility for themselves when threatened by external challenges.
#3-Identity
Each child is a unique individual having his/her own identity. Accepting your child’s identity, is the finest gift you can give your child.You as a parent, need to recognize your child's individuality, develop his or her positive self-image and refrain from comparisons with any other child or sibling. Your child needs to feel a sense of pride in his or her own worth, needs to be accepted and respected.
#4-Values
Fostering an understanding of values in childhood is a timeless gift; it contributes to the formation of good character. As a parent, you need to incorporate values like honesty, humility and compassion in your child's life. These values when incorporated, will find a way of shaping patterns of behavior and substantially contribute to enabling him/her to be responsible, productive and successful adult.
#5-Self-discipline
Parents are their child's first teachers. Wise parents consider it their responsibility to provide guidelines and a structure conducive to teaching discipline. Imparting the fundamentals of self-discipline is a priceless gift you can give your child.
#6-Social Skills
A child needs to imbibe the ability of getting along well with others and function efficiently in group and social settings. Teach your child to communicate verbally, to express feelings effectively and listen carefully to others without monopolizing the conversation. Another useful gift your child can use with gratitude.
#7-Time-management skills
Children who have effectively developed time-management skills, will be successful in all spheres of life. You can gift your child this special skill by consistently insisting that he or she completes all assignments and chores in time. This habit inculcated in childhood, will lay the foundation for success.
#8-Street-smartness
In today's world, children are increasingly being kidnapped or confronted with violence. Experts in the field believe that parents need to teach children to think and act promptly, avoid accidents or mistreatments and ways to cope when lost or stranded. Equipping your child with this vital skill, can be one of the valuable gifts.
#9-A sense of purpose
Character traits like ethics, determination and perseverance, can all be formed through instilling a sense of purpose in a child. Inspiring a sense of purpose in your child—-equips him/her for living a productive life. This important gift will motivate your child to have a clearer vision for the future.
#10-Thankfulness
A child need to imbibe the value of all the wonderful blebestowed on him like a stable home, love and attention from parents and family, good health and the myriad opportunities he has for personal development. Teaching your child the true essence of thankfulness is a valuable gift.
Conclusion
By taking time and genuine interest to impart the above ten gifts to your child, you could make a huge difference!In doing so, you will sow the seeds that bear fruits for a lifetime; you will make a significant contribution to his/her success and happiness in the years to come.
Hello Fabulous Friends!
I am sure you and your families are doing well.
This fortnight, I bring to you a simple topic. It’s about gifting. I know each day you gift your children something or the other—-adding up to several in a month or a year!
However, do please stop and think awhile if all your gifts make a powerful impact on your child’s life. Be creative and try adding other non-material gifts like the ones suggested in the above article.
Try including these special gifts as well. Be creative and see the magic working in your child’s life. MAKE IT HAPPEN, MY FRIENDS!
And don’t forget to share your thoughts and further suggestions with us—- on gifting.
Happy Parenting!
gabby
Great article.... Thank you for this gift!
I think my kids really only struggle with a sense of purpose. They have good ethics but determination and perseverance is their struggle. Maybe it’s their age 19 and 21 or maybe it’s the times or maybe I just didn’t push enough in this area.
Hi Gabby,
I love your list. It's great having it, so we can check where is still work to be done.
Thanks!
Thanks Sandill, Vikki & Anette!
As Fabulous parents, your visits and comments are precious.Thank You for taking the time.
The very fact that all of you are genuinely making an effort, speaks volumes of your parenting styles.
Please do not worry unnecessarily. There are no perfect parents and its healthy that our children recognize that.
The important thing that shines through is that you have purely good intentions.
Pushing your child is not our aim; gentle loving persuasion is.
Good Luck and Happy Parenting!
gabby
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