Kids love helping their parents with chores and the occasional odd job. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and builds their self-esteem.
Studies show that interactive time spent with both child and parent fully engaged in an activity together is crucial to an adolescent’s development.
The measurable benefits are many indeed:
- The child feels important and loved.
- He or she has an opportunity to model the parent’s behavior.
- The parent can observe and learn about the child’s strengths and weaknesses in order to better guide them.
- The child has a chance to voice their thoughts and feelings.
- The parent and child develop a stronger bond.
“What kind of memorable activities are most ideal for nourishing that all-important relationship between parent and child?” you ask.
Experts say it needs to be something that presents the child with a challenge, yet offers him or her the opportunity to complete tasks within the activity independently. Have fun with it. Think outside of the box. Get creative!
For example, a loving mother in St. Louis, Missouri took her 11-year-old son on a carjacking date this week.
According to police, mom and her son were enjoying a ride in a man’s car who was giving them a lift as a good samaritan. Upon arrival, mom wanted to do something nice for the kindly gent, so she grabbed his keys and had the boy strike him in the head with a gun.
The woman then politely removed the man from his vehicle and drove off!
Yes, spending quality family time is to love, understand, and develop your child as a happy, well-adjusted, and contributing member of society. This mom and her boy are living proof.
Hammer and Nigel have more on this heartwarming story in today’s edition of “Is This Anything?”
https://omny.fm/shows/hammer-and-nigel-show/is-this-anything-7