Attentiveness for Parents

Just like adults, children crave affirmation. By being attentive to your child, and by valuing their thoughts and ideas as you would those of a person your own age, you show your child’s worth in your eyes. On the other hand, if you do not make time to listen to your children, all the presents you can buy will not substitute for the most precious gift of yourself.

Because children are attentive to the wishes of their parents, you must speak words that you want your children to speak. Giving them an example to follow is of vital importance; how will they know what is expected of them unless you show them? If a child can learn now to be attentive, it will help him all throughout his life. At school, on the job, and at home, attentiveness will only help those who choose to practice it.

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