Basic Needs For Kids

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Basic Needs For Kids. As a pediatric therapist for more than 30 years, I have come up with a list of what I believe kids need and don’t need. I wish I could have a do-over on a few of these.

What kids don’t need

1. Cell phones when they’re in grade school. Over the years, I cannot tell you one good thing that can come from this.
2. Unlimited access to social media. There is very little that is healthy on social media for children and it is getting worse.
3. So many toys that they can’t even think of something to want at birthday or holiday times. Too much of anything leaves children unable to be full. They become like buckets with holes in them.
4. Televisions in their rooms. Rooms are for sleeping. Good sleep hygiene is a dying art for too many children.
5. To be able to control the emotional climate of the home. Moody kids should not be allowed to hold the whole house hostage. If a child wants to be moody, he can go to his room and be moody by himself. Everyone else need not suffer.
6. Too much indoor time. Our kids have become hermits with social media and high tech games. It is ruining their social skills. It’s also taking a toll on their physical well-being.
7. Too many activities outside of school. No wonder this generation is so anxiety-ridden. They are overloaded. If we want to teach them to take care of themselves as they age, we must teach them to do that by our example and by limiting their extracurricular activities. Scripture even recognizes the need to rest.
8. To be able to disrespect any authority. Even authority that you as a parent dislike or the child dislikes should still be respected. There will always be an authority in your child’s life even when your child is 50.
9. To always call the shots. Children who get to always choose where to eat, where to play, and what the family does end up being brats.
10. Constant approval and pats on the back. You will not always be around to do this. Children need to learn to be proud of themselves when they do something good whether anyone tells them or not.

What children do need

I. Rest. They play hard. Their bodies need rest to grow and develop.
2. Uninterrupted family time. The most important people to a child are those under the same roof. Make family time purposeful and protected.
3. Outdoor play time where they can explore and create. All kids need free time to imagine.
4. Rules and expectations. Be clear. Be concise. And don’t be afraid to give them.
5. Consistent discipline. If a rule is broken, a child needs to know what to expect. All fear is not a bad thing. There is a fear that can represent respect.
6. Parents who love them and love each other. Security begins here.
7. For you as a parent to say “no” sometimes. Your child does not need a lollipop or a new shirt every time you go to Walmart.
8. Hugs. Physical touch affects the development of children.
9. The ability to share their feelings about anything as long as they are respectful.
10. The most precious gift that a parent can give any child is to demonstrate a personal relationship with God and consistently teach that child through your actions what having faith in God really means. In the toughest times of their lives, they will learn in large part to rely on God by the example you display for them.

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TEACH CHILDREN TO BE SLAVES SO THAT PARENTS DO NOT GIVE BIRTH TO MASTERS

Many times we are seen. The mother is busy cleaning the house, tidying the room, sweeping the garbage, mopping the floor, washing clothes, cooking, washing dishes and many more
+ *While the girl is having fun sitting in front of the TV, facing the laptop, and playing smartphone *
+ *When asked to please complain, not reti, lazy and some make cincai2 because they have to *.
+ *No less than his son, who wants to do women’s work *.
The culture of *children becoming KING is becoming more prevalent now. *
Why?. Because they were not educated to be “slaves” since childhood
+ They are not taught to understand the hardships and difficulties of their parents
+ They are not taught to understand what it is like to be in their parents’ place
The reason?
+ “The child’s pity is small again ..”
+ “Look at that Tin, what are you going to abuse a child for?”
+ “Ish, don’t do it for the boy, he’s become like a wage earner …”
If this is the reason, be prepared to *be a “slave” of children into old age. *
+ I’m married and have children, even when I return to the village, I still want to * bother my mother. * This is happening in today’s world.
+ Husband, wife, children, mother, wash clothes
+ Eat husband, wife, children, mother cook
Children who have not been educated with work difficulties since childhood, they will be clumsy to do so when they step into adulthood
+ They will do it compulsorily
+ They will do only when told because there is no awareness in them
And who will be his servant is their uncle’s mother.
+ *While the child enjoys shaking his legs *
So be it. Since the child is 2 years old, nurture them slowly according to their age.
When they grow up, they will be able to be independent
+ *Don’t feel sorry for the child *
+ *Don’t spoil the child too much *
+ Teach them the meaning of hard work since childhood
+ Teach them about homework
+ Teach them the meaning of life
+ Foster awareness in them
+ *The girls teach them the work of cleaning, cooking, cleaning the house and all kinds of housework. Teach them the importance of cleanliness*
+ *The men, teach them to do work like washing cars, lifting things. Teach them women’s work, there’s nothing wrong with that. Even better*
Let people say we make children like wage earners or slaves
Ignore the mouths of those who only know how to say while they are not in our place
While the child is still young, educate the child to be a SLAVE. In order to grow up, he will not become a KING
*”Many Spread, Many Benefit”*

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