Listen to the kids

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We , as adults, sometimes give commands and hardly spend time to listen to our kids. There are special times when we should listen to them:

When they complain more than once

They might have had an experience that upset them. Someone might have bullied them at school. The teacher was unusually rough with them. They don’t like being in the company of someone who comes around often. When they complain more than once, it is good to sit them down and encourage them to explain what the problem is.

When they just don’t do well with some foods

We know how we like to insist on them eating certain foods that are ‘good for them’ but sometimes their bodies don’t like it. They might have an allergy, or they just don’t feel good about eating it. An example of this is that I don’t like anything in the melon family, like melon, cantaloupe, cucumber. I know it is good for me but they are not my favourite foods.

When they seem to be fascinated with certain things

My brother used to find pleasure in pulling things apart and was reprimanded several times by my parents for doing so. It was only in later years that he found joy in running a business where he repaired electrical appliances that we all made the connection.


Observe the school subjects that hold their interest

My sister noticed that her daughter enjoyed being in the lab and doing science projects. Some kids love Math while others prefer to draw. My daughter used to draw on the walls (which I didn’t like at all) and was always measuring things at the age of 5, and today she enjoys her job as a landscape architect designing playgrounds and parks.

When they are disruptive

I know it can be disturbing for some parents having to be in meetings with the Principal because their child has been disruptive. I taught high school for many years, and found that, although you cannot allow them to be disruptive, many of those students couldn’t stand the restrictions and routines of a classroom and found their peace in some creative field.

There is something in a child that knows what he is, even more than we do. Whether it is simply a need for more attention, the need for an exciting hobby, the need to be more adventurous than we are, there is some little force that is urging them to live as who they are. Let them talk. It might go against our way of thinking but before we get angry or impose more rules, let’s be patient and listen.


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That is why we have two ears and one mouth. We should all listen more.

Derek

Good advice.

I completely agree. Our youngest grandson is only 2 but won't touch anything sweet. His body knows what it needs.
Another one gets anxious about some situations and comes out with a lot of minor ailments, so I know straight away he is bothered about a situation.
People do need to listen to them more and not dismiss things they say.

You are right, of course...it is very important to listen to them.

Thanks for sharing with us
Darren :)

You are welcome

Great post. But shouldn't you put this onto byour website? Jim

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