Raising Kids To Be Committed

Everyone wants their children to do well in life, but many parents now would agree that kids have too much of everything and as a result they rarely stay committed to any task or activity they partake in.

• Show them opportunities - Showing your child all the activities they can do is great but remember they may not want to do any of them. You may hope that your daughter or son dances but they may prefer to play football. Whatever you want them to do it is imperative that they remain committed. This will be proven by their ambition and motivation to take part in such activities.
• Praise them regularly - Children need to be praised and feel appreciated for their efforts in the same way adults do. Think about your job and how you feel when your employer goes out of their way to compliment you, it feels good and helps you to be self-motivated. Children are the same, so a little praise goes a long way in keeping them focused and committed to their team or club.
• Give them a chance to settle in - Accept that some new classes or activities will mean a settling in period and let your child take their time in doing so. It is imperative you understand their worries and remind them that it will get easier once they know more about what they are doing. Some activities, games or instruments take longer to master but if your child enjoys it they will remain committed to their new activity. They may find it hard but in time it will get easier and as their talent grows their confidence will too.
• Encourage them - Always encourage your child to be committed to an activity and show them that you are too, do the same in your everyday life. Don’t let people down at the last minute, be committed to your daily tasks and show your kids how important it is to stick with something though it may be hard sometimes.
• Help them along the way - If they need help, find them the help they need or ask the person who is coaching or teaching them. A child who is finding an activity difficult will be more likely to drop out but by seeking professional advice you stand a good chance of keeping your child in their chosen activity.
• Set goals - Every month have a little chat with your kiddie and write down a few goals. Perhaps they would like to be able to play a certain song on the piano or score a goal in a match. Whatever it is, set goals with them and encourage your child to go and work as hard as they can to achieve them.