If you ask youngsters what they'd like to be when they grow up, be ready to get all sorts of answers. The response will vastly vary depending on age and personal circumstances. Many kids will not be aware of all the possibilities that are open to them when they grow up.
As a matter of fact, many people still struggle as adults to work out who they really are and what they want. Support your kids to find themselves early and, if possible, to follow their passion.
Many successful people knew what they wanted to be at a reasonably early age. They have been fortunate as they were exposed to whatever they chose to become. Arguably, if kids grow up finding and following their passion, it can only have benefits for them.
Here are some of the ways in which you can help your child to find his or her passion:
Listen To Your Child: Listening to your child and validating his interests will make him feel that that he is valued. This will help to improve your child's self confidence and pay massive dividends later in adult life.
Provide Options: As a parent one of your roles is to help your child to find out what he is passionate about. A great way is to simply expose kids to a wide selection of activities and knowledge, then stand back and observe.
Take Your Child Seriously: Permit your kids to express their interests. Provide them with encouragement to take a closer look at it and observe their level of interest over time. Often young children become put off rather easily, because even something that can become a passion later will need some perseverance in the beginning. Respect your kids choices and don't belittle her or him if an activity is dropped. It is an crucial life skill to recognise a passing phase as being just that.
Never Impose Your Own Interest: A common mistake that many parents make is that they try and lead their kid towards their own interests. It might not be conscious but recall that it may rob your child of the ability to find and live their own passion.
You're The Biggest Role Model: As a parent you are in an excellent position to demonstrate to your youngster by example what it really means to live one's passion. Are you living yours? What steps are you taking to find and/or follow it?
Share your thoughts and your journey with your youngsters and they won't only benefit in their own lives, but actually become some of your greatest supporters.
To quote the great inspirational speaker, Brendon Burchard; "Live passionately, love openly and make a difference today! ".
As a matter of fact, many people still struggle as adults to work out who they really are and what they want. Support your kids to find themselves early and, if possible, to follow their passion.
Many successful people knew what they wanted to be at a reasonably early age. They have been fortunate as they were exposed to whatever they chose to become. Arguably, if kids grow up finding and following their passion, it can only have benefits for them.
Here are some of the ways in which you can help your child to find his or her passion:
Listen To Your Child: Listening to your child and validating his interests will make him feel that that he is valued. This will help to improve your child's self confidence and pay massive dividends later in adult life.
Provide Options: As a parent one of your roles is to help your child to find out what he is passionate about. A great way is to simply expose kids to a wide selection of activities and knowledge, then stand back and observe.
Take Your Child Seriously: Permit your kids to express their interests. Provide them with encouragement to take a closer look at it and observe their level of interest over time. Often young children become put off rather easily, because even something that can become a passion later will need some perseverance in the beginning. Respect your kids choices and don't belittle her or him if an activity is dropped. It is an crucial life skill to recognise a passing phase as being just that.
Never Impose Your Own Interest: A common mistake that many parents make is that they try and lead their kid towards their own interests. It might not be conscious but recall that it may rob your child of the ability to find and live their own passion.
You're The Biggest Role Model: As a parent you are in an excellent position to demonstrate to your youngster by example what it really means to live one's passion. Are you living yours? What steps are you taking to find and/or follow it?
Share your thoughts and your journey with your youngsters and they won't only benefit in their own lives, but actually become some of your greatest supporters.
To quote the great inspirational speaker, Brendon Burchard; "Live passionately, love openly and make a difference today! ".
About the Author:
Thomas Brand is an IT Software Designer and father of 2 prmary school aged children. He is an expert motivator and created the intelligent math fact game MathRider to help children master math early on and improve their confidence in the process. Discover how by visiting http://mathrider.com/trial.php and get the free trial.