IT'S FINALLY HERE...
ITS EVERY PARENTS NIGHTMARE:)))) THE CHILDREN ARE GOING TO BE HOME THROUGHOUT THE DAY...HOW ARE WE GOING TO HANDLE THEM...HOW ARE WE GOING TO MANAGE THE NOISE AND THE RUNNING AND THE WHINING AND THE FIGHTING AND COMPLAINING (If there are more than two children) AND THE CONSTANT DEMAND FOR FOOD AND TELEVISION.
First of all, I thank God for schools. Hats off to the teachers who handle our children patiently for 10 months and accomplish so much more in that 3 to 8 hours. They mold, shape and encourage our children.
1. Handling the noise: Teach your child that screaming and throwing a fit is not a good behavior. Ignore high intensified demanding screams and yelling from the child. Tell them that you will only listen if they are gentle and polite.
2. Running around the house: Let's give that child a break.. they can't go out because its HOT and NOT SAFE...They need a place to vent out ALL of that energy. I would say, LET THEM RUN, only make sure you take all breakable items from around your house.
Another option: Take them out to a park or a play area every day with adult supervision.
3. Fighting and Complaining: Ok, so this is how it works at our home. During holidays, i call my three boys in the morning and tell them that they can play and have fun, but if i hear them fight or complain then the rod of correction will be imparted on all three. They try their best to sort out their petty issues. When it gets big and out of control, then they bring it to me and i discipline the child who really needs correction.
Teach them to love one another and to care for each other.
4. Food Demand: There is no way we can curb this. Children are growing and they need food. Avoid giving junk food. Its easy to do that. Bake some goodies and treats and store them. Encourage the children to eat fruits and vegetables and drink a lot of water.
5. Television: Avoid letting them watch too much Television. Using mobile and laptop is no excuse. Engage them in READING books. Take them to a library and teach them to read. Spend time with YOUR CHILD and do some craft activities. You can get lots and lots of ideas from pinterest.
6. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO GO ALONE: Times are not the same. We don't know what danger lurks around which corner. Especially Parents living in Huge Apartments, DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD GO IN THE ELEVATOR ALONE. When they are playing with their friends always ensure that you are there with them, or you do a flying visit every now and then. Irrespective of age, children are exposed to sexual content and due to curiosity will want to try it out on another child and that child might be YOURS. This will be right time to remind them about good and bad touch and ask them to inform everything that happens in the play area in your absence.
Also when young children (10- 16) want to go out with friends, please be responsible and assign an adult to accompany them. Drug Dealers are every where lurking in every corner and you do not know what the child will be exposed to. If 10 children are going , parents talk to each other and have at least two mothers or fathers who will drive them to their destination. Children need to know that parents care for them and WILL NOT LET THEM LOOSE like wild animals, but provide them a safe environment while growing up.
7. SUMMER CAMP: Find a nearby place that offers a good summer camp and let them go during the day.
8. FAMILY TRIP: Even you need a break from all the hectic housework and office schedule. Leave everything behind and take your children to an affordable trip. Make it count. No phones, no laptops, no work, no arguments...ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY. You need them and They need you.
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