Saturday, January 08, 2011
Raising a new generation
What things from your years growing up do you think kids of today need to experience?
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TJ & Tennille
We were married on July 22, 2006. We both graduated from the University of Idaho. We have had some wonderful adventures together over the years. We have two wonderful and energetic boys; Cohen Isaac (CIA) and Raiden Scott (RSA).
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4 comments:
work, being told no, and being held accountable to what they say/do
there's way to many parents who want to be friends with their kids rather than a parent and they don't make their kids do chores, tell them no, and some parents will even try to get consequences taken away for things their children did
I agree with Missy G. The value of work and the value of a dollar. Not always getting what you want (even when you use good manners) and definitely being accountable.
And that throwing a tantrum will not get them what they want...even when we're in the store and everyone is staring at me like I am a bad mom. LOL!
I think kids should have a pet. It teaches them how to take care of someone. It gives them work and responsibility. It exposes them to death. Not that you want the pet to die, but death and grieving are a part of life and if the child can be exposed to and deal with these things before they lose an important person in their life they will hopefully cope better.
I also think kids need to experience being a sibling:) I don't feel like I am pressuring because you have already announced. I know I have said it before but we are very excited for you and your growing family.
Kids need to learn respect for themselves and others by teaching them...how to work, begin early by having them put away their toys when they are no longer interested in them, graduate to cleaning their room, to house chores that say, "It takes the whole family to keep a home clean and inviting...how to play, teach them old fashioned games like marbles, pick-up sticks, ball and jacks, board games like Sorry, Monopoly, and many of the newer board games, as well a numerous card games; and outdoor games like: hide 'n seek, tag, flashlight tag, jumping rope, hopscotch, four-square, red-rover, London bridge,musical chairs, ring-a-round the rosey, a tisket a tasket, etc. Teach them to be courteous and kind, to use polite words and to respect the rights and property of others.
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