Writen by JB Anthony
Most single parents feel guilty about spending too much time at work and away from their children. Thus, when it comes to spoiling kids, single parents are most likely to be the first persons to be sent to the gallows. We are all guilty of spoiling our kids once in a while. But when it becomes a habit, a way of compensating for your constant absence in your home due to work, giving kids what they want and not what they need can become destructive to your child.
Admit it. You're guilty of buying your child anything he or she wants to get for Christmas as long as they fit your budget. Whether it be the latest video game consoles, or that doll house big enough to be your own! The point is, single parent or not, we love spoiling our kids. We can't get enough of that sparkle in our kids eyes the moment we announce to them we're getting them their Christmas presents.
However, as often and as much as we want to spoil them and give them everything they need and want, how many times have we paused to ask ourselves if what we are getting them are truly beneficial for their wholistic growth and development? Hardly. Therefore, I think it is time to review and have a look at some objects which our do not necessarily want, but they need them nonetheless.
1.Books Books are excellent gift ideas for kids. It develops in them the love for knowledge and learning. Although not every kid is an avid reader of books, a child's desire to learn and read can be developed with the help of a patient parent who cares enough to read to them or read with them regularly.
2. Art Set Unless a child is given art materials to doodle, draw and sketch with, he or she will never discover any talent for it. Drawing is a helpful hobby for kids with single parents. It develops in them the autonomy, independence and a deep perception of things that is needed to understand the more-than-ordinary set-up of a single parent-run household. Of course, art materials are not enough. A little encouragement and praise on an incoherent blob your child might call a painting of a "puppy" will go a very long way.
3. Pet Pets provide company which is very important to kids raised in single parent homes. Pets develop the emotional growth of your child. Taking care of pets will develop the sense of responsibility in your child and a child who can love and care for a pet will not find it hard to care and love for people as well.
4. Enroll in lessons Enroll your child in lessons such as swimming, martial arts, music and instrument lessons, art lessons, and others of such type which will not only allow your child to discover his or her talents and potentials but will also build his or her discipline, confidence and self-esteem.
With these ideas in mind, you will not only be giving your child a Christmas present. You are also preparing him or her to be the best person he or she can be in the future!
JB Anthony is the webmaster of http://www.singleparenting.hottestniches.com For more single parenting advices, guides and tips, updates and links to government aids and scholarships for single parents, links to affordable gift ideas for single parents, please visit http://www.singleparenting.hottestniches.com |
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