Happy and blessed week to all the wonderful ladies of Hive. I hope you are all doing well today.
I apologize for not being active for a while. I was working on a project that kept me very busy and didn’t leave me any time for posting or reading hive articles.
This week's topic is very important, and every parent should think about it for the good of their children. It's not just about falling in love, getting married, and having kids. Both men and women need to be well-informed so they can teach their children good morals.
Three things play a key role in shaping children:
Their Environment
The environment is a crucial factor in shaping children. If a child lives in a place with a lot of thugs and violence, they will learn from what they see. Over time, the child will start to act that way too, regardless of their gender.
On the other hand, if the environment is calm, the child will pick up those traits and remain calm even when faced with challenges.
So, parents, if you plan to have children, make sure you live in a place that will have a positive influence on them.
Their School
People often say that school is a place for learning. Do you think your child won't also learn habits and behaviors there? They will. Children learn quickly and smartly, often faster than adults. If you send your child to a school with violence and bad practices, they will be influenced by it before you even realize.
Their Church
The church is a place for religious worship and plays a crucial role in a child's development. When you expose them to the word of God at an early age, it nurtures them and makes them more aware of it throughout their lives. The Bible says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Now that we know the areas that contribute to child development, it is very important to outline the key qualities parents must use to balance their child's behavior:
Discipline: As a parent, you should be able to instill discipline in your child so that, even in your absence, they know what behaviors you dislike and won't exhibit them. Many parents think discipline means using whips, but it's not. It’s about denying the child something precious that you have given them. From the three areas mentioned, there's no place where the child won't learn bad behavior and want to show it at home. You can discipline the child for doing this by taking away something they love. This will help the child understand that what they did was wrong.
Expose the Child to Know God Early: I do not regret that my parents did this for me because it made me a better person. Without knowing God, I might have become lawless, had multiple abortions, and done whatever pleased me, even if it had consequences. Whenever I was tempted to stray as a child, I felt a presence watching over me because I had made a commitment to God early on.
Love Your Child: Some parents, after disciplining their children, do not bring them closer afterward. This is very wrong. If your child has something important to tell you about their experiences, they won’t feel comfortable doing so if you are distant. Love your child and show them respect. Sometimes, when they do something good, buy them gifts. This will make them feel closer to you than to anyone else.
Lastly, assign house chores to each of your child. Let him or her always know the duties to perform daily. If a parent can successfully do the above, when the child grows up to become an adult, they will have a mature mind and be able to work without supervision. Thank you so much for reading this piece. I wish you all a blessed week.
