Paying attention to the child.

@indahfth (11161)
Indonesia
November 17, 2012 11:01am CST
I asked a few people. About how to pay attention to children well. There are many answers that I received. Some say, I had to educate children not only the power, but also with the heart. What do you think about this answer? In your opinion, how to educate children with heart?
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8 responses
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
17 Nov 12
Children needs us to pay attention and take care of them. I see so many parents who dont take good care or pay attention to their kids needs. I never did that, my son always came and comes first in my life.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 12
I always try my best to take care, and pay attention to the needs of my son. But, sometimes I wonder what I'm doing. Is how to take care and meet the needs of what I do is right.
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Nov 12
I think that, as in everything else in life, a good communication with your child is all important. And showing them respect and listening to them when they need to talk. ANd being a good role model is very important. If you want your children to act a certain way then you need to show them the way.
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Nov 12
Being a good role model is important and showing a child the way they need to be.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
19 Nov 12
Yes. My mother, also advised me that way. I'm trying to pay more attention to my child.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
23 Nov 12
Yes. You are right. I will try to do so.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
18 Nov 12
Each child is different. Try to treat each as you would wish to be treated, but I believe in Karma and my children convinced me of this. I have three children, the first child obayed when told not to touch the hot stove, the second child still had to touch the stove to learn about burns, the third child, felt the second child was not smart enough and that she knew better, so she touched the stove and was also burned. Each child learned in their own way. Blessings
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
8 Feb 13
Yes. You are right. Every child learns in his own way. It's just that, as a parent, sometimes feel not paying attention.
• United States
18 Nov 12
Get involved in what they are learning.. think about how it was for you and then make it better by being there to make it better. Give smiles, and laugh with them about things.. talk together about what is going at school.. let them express their feelings without judgement.. Make sure there is time made to take time to enjoy life. Go for a ride or ask if there was something they would like to do what would it be. If it is something you all can do together do it. If not find a compromise by talking with them and choosing together.. Shows them that it isn't all work, there needs to be time to step back and enjoy life.. Just some of my thoughts to share.. Raising children now days is a job that takes alot out of everyone.. parents, kids and everyone involved.. We all learn..
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
27 Nov 12
Yes. You are very correct. I really wanted to be a mother like that. But, sometimes I was angry with my son, if my son did the same mistakes over and over again.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
hi, for me of course we use our heart when we educate our child,they should learn from us without any anger in our heart,especially a mother who always used there heart when they educate their child,and that is good but never abuse it sometimes.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
8 Feb 13
As a mother, of course I educate my child, with heart. But, sometimes I get angry when my son doing something naughty.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
17 Nov 12
Wow such a tough question very direct to the heart. It is really hard to be parents specially now that children are becoming very hard to tame. Having their own world and mind. Media and internet exposure could be one of the factors of this. Peer may also influence the way they are thinking. About how to educate by heart, maybe you can set a good role mode. "remember, the child that sees what adults do, even if wrong, it's right for them". A constant heart to heart talk to the children and oftenly saying "i love you" and I care for you and all those sweet sincere words. Offer touching hand, so that they will feel your existence. Good luck and happy parenting.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 12
Yes. You are right. I also always try to do that. But sometimes, I became lost patience in the face of my child's misbehavior.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
19 Nov 12
Yes. You are right. I want to do what you suggest. I want the best for my son. Thank you.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
18 Nov 12
Yes we are humans and we are frail to make mistakes and lose our patience. It is just normal. We are disappointed sometimes to an act of child's misbehaviors. You have the right to correct this misbehaviors anyway, it is your obligations and your responsibility to do as well. Just be sure that when you imposed on something like rules in the house, keep on it. Then forgive your child for his misbehavior and tell him that you were just angry because of the act and not because you are angry at him. and again remind him, that you have done that because you are concern and love him so much, and all you wanted is to make him a better person as he grows up. He might not understand for now, but eventually he will and he will appreciate that too.
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
17 Nov 12
Hi, It is so important to read to your children. It is also important to interact with and spend time with your children. Communicating with your children is also an important tool in developing strong social skills and helping them prepare for school.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
27 Nov 12
Yes. You are right. I often feel tired after doing all the housework. Make me, rarely spending time with my son.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
17 Nov 12
Hi indafth! We should treat our children with extra care because whatever we do, can either make or break them. It is very important to give them proper discipline while they are young. It is also important that we take time to listen whatever they may want to say. It is also very important that we are firm in whatever decision that we are making in front of them. I happened to read about learning in a child's perspective but that was when I was still younger I don't know if there is a copy of it online, "Children learn from what they lived." I'll try to find it for you. Have a nice day!
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
26 Nov 12
Thank you. I really understand what you mean. We had to be extra careful in keeping the child. Because, we did a little mistake, it could be bad for child.