Upturn Learning

Ever wondered how you can instill positive values and desirable principles in your child? Read on for a list of such VALUES and how you can inculcate these in your child.

Validate their feelings. When your children express their feelings, assure them that it is okay to feel all their emotions. Don’t propose solutions. Ask open-ended questions that encourage them to think and discover their own answers. This teaches them empathy – a great value.

Admit your mistakes with grace. Many parents find it difficult to admit it when they are wrong. However, they force their children to apologize often. If you want to teach your children the value of forgiveness and accountability, learn to admit your own mistakes, and apologize in their presence. Also, forgive them when they apologize. This teaches them that there is no shame in accepting our limitations and great dignity in seeking forgiveness as well as in offering it.

Lead by example. Actions speak louder than words. If you want your children to imbibe the virtues of respect and gratitude, demonstrate these in your own life. Listen attentively when your children speak. This tells them that you respect them. In turn, it helps them learn to respect others. Practice daily gratitude along with your children. This is the best way to instill this amazing value in them.

Use positively-worded statements. When you issue requests instead of commands, children are more likely to comply. By modeling courtesy and politeness (saying please and thank you), you can be sure that your children will pick up these principles automatically.

Endeavour to be honest. Parents who lie always complain that their children lie. If you want your children to be honest, practice being honest yourself. This is the only way to instill integrity.

Show kindness and generosity. Children learn significant values like kindness and generosity from their parents. If they see you being kind and generous to people around you, they are sure to pick up these traits themselves.