The saying that all mothers and fathers have been frequently exposed to lately is "Spend quality time with your child!"... So, what does this quality time mean and how to spend quality time?
First of all, why is this discourse important? Let's talk about it... There is a very important point; Mothers and fathers, the phrase "spending quality time", which sounds very simple when you first hear it, is actually one of the main aspects of child education that should be handled very carefully and given importance. Because the emotional sharing between parents and their children occupies a very important place in an individual's life. A satisfying and nurturing parental relationship is very important for the development of a healthy sense of belonging and self-confidence. In order for children to reach a socially competent level, families should be sensitive and attentive to their children's feelings. Children of families who can establish mutual and warm communication with their children at home are children who can help without expecting anything in return and have strong concentration skills. The strength of the communication between parents and children depends on whether families can spare enough and quality time for their children.
When it comes to spending quality time; I would like to emphasize that parents devoting all their free time from their daily work and responsibilities to their children does not mean spending quality time. In this context, it is necessary to take a look at which situations fit the concept of spending quality time. What is meant by the concept of spending quality time is the time you spare “only” for your child. However, having your children around you while you fulfill your other responsibilities at home should not give the impression that you are spending quality time with them. When we spend time with your child by making eye contact, making real sharing, engaging in an activity that both parties enjoy, and sharing feelings and thoughts, we can call this the act of spending quality time. Unfortunately, the fact that mothers and fathers work at a more intense pace both limits the quality time they spend with their children and creates a serious difficulty for mothers and fathers who are tired all day long. However, your child's emotional If you expect them to grow up as healthier individuals, both mentally and cognitively, to be happy and successful, you need to be a little more devoted in this regard. I am sure that you will show more sensitivity as you observe how important the individual 15-20 minutes you spend every day are for your children and how much they complement them...
To give a few examples of advice on what you can do in general during these times;
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You can share with your child by mutually telling how your day was.
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Coloring, solving puzzles, reasoning together with your child. You can do non-academic activities such as playing games.
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You can go grocery shopping with your child.
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You can go to the hairdresser or barber with your child.
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You can read magazines and books that you follow together and comment on.
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Programs suitable for your child's age that you have previously determined or chosen together. You can watch movies.
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You can do things that your child enjoys and that are the responsibility of adults. For example; making cookies, landscaping the garden, washing the car, etc...
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You can go on museum trips with your child. You can do physical activities outside.
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You can work together in areas where he has developed or wants to present his skills. You can easily do these and many other activities with your child and make them feel how valuable they are to you.
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The possibilities, creativity and enjoyment of mothers and fathers Shares planned and made according to activities will increase the feeling of being loved and valued in your children and will enable them to become social, harmonious and self-confident individuals in the future.
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