You have heard it time and again that whatever the case, giving up is not an option. Sometimes things are so tough that even the most resilient people consider giving up as an option. So, how do adults get their kids to keep on keeping even in such situations? It is surely a hard task, but children react to things and situations how they are presented to them. If you teach your kid to quit easily, then that’s what will be easy for them. However, if you teach them to always try harder before giving up, then they stand a chance to be quitters.
Tips to Teach Your Kids Not to Give Up
- Be a role model
Children follow in the steps of those ahead of them. As a parent, they look at what you do and, in most cases, take after you. If you want to teach your kids not to give up easily, then you must also show that aspect of not quitting so fast. They will only do what they have seen you do. As the saying goes, seeing is believing. If they see you not quitting on your busy schedule, bills, taking care of them, and giving them the best, they will also want to work hard in school, sports, and other activities to make you proud.
- Make some room for mistakes
Nobody in the face of the universe is perfect. The worst move you can make is posing as a perfect being to the children. People learn from mistakes, and experience has always been the best teacher. That is not to say that every child has to make a mistake to learn, but it means that you should give room for a mistake as a parent. For example, children can be very disorganized, especially without supervision. How about investing in transitional kitchen designs that will help your kids know what is where in the kitchen cabinets and thus take less time to find whatever they need and avoid mistakes when making a meal.
- Teach your kids on emotional management
In every part of life, there will be happy moments and thought times. At one time or the other at school, home, in sporting activities or anywhere else, children will face challenging times. What will they do? Will they be able to handle the situation? It’s your duty as a parent to teach the child to embrace what is positive and let bygones be bygones. If they tried on something severally and it doesn’t work, they should be excited that at least they tried, and they only let go when it was the only option.
- Acknowledge your kids’ efforts
Have you ever got a promotion after a job appraisal? Or has someone commended you for something good you did? Am sure that felt great. That is the same way kids feel when they have given it their all and have somebody to appreciate them for what they have done. Your kid doesn’t have to top the class for you to appreciate them. An improvement in their grade is something you should commend them. That way, your kids will feel appreciated and will want to try harder in all aspects of life. Learn how to appreciate and praise a child.
The easiest way to get to your child is by first becoming a friend before anything else. They need a person they can comfortably open up to and one who will be not just sympathetic but empathetic when they need help. Take your time away from electric devices and do some kids’ art activities together. That way, children will see that you care and you are with them whatever the case.
- Give the children time to be themselves
Sometimes parents forget that children know what they want. It should never be about what you want for your kid, but about encouraging them to do what they want best. If they want to be a doctor, they need a supportive parent to achieve their dream. Never rate your child as per his or her mental capabilities. If your child loves tennis, why force them into soccer. After all, it is easy to convince them not to quit on something they love. Even when they are frustrated, and they are almost quitting, never give up on them.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
Speak Your Mind