It is almost impossible to be an expert on child-raising because each child is unique. We have about sixteen years to try to do the best job we can to raise our kids to be all that they can be. Here are consciousness-raising techniques. Good luck!
Teach
spirituality
Helping others
Study Skills Course
Teach how to network, and the importance
Join school committees other than the PTA
Instill self-pride
No baby talk
Preschool
Kindergarten
On-the-job training passed down
Start at the top, work your way down mentality
Teach strategizing
Interview outstanding parent & their kids
Never assume you don’t need to follow up
Start future occupation questions early
What Color Is Your Parachute for Kids book
Use Khan Academy as a great resource
Emphasize math
Importance of reading well
Foreign languages
Study/teach real history
Apply all whom we can learn from
Make aware of narcissists and other downers
Sex/infatuation versus successful studying
The first 22 years define the rest of life
Persevering
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong for you first. So, go through life planning for things to go right
All universities are only 2 plane rides away
Sibling competition
Maintaining connectivity
Reason with kids = reasonable people
Improve your education by helping kids
Never let parent riffs hurt kids
Assume the good and follow through with positive
Utilize games for early learning
Let your kids know/understand your hopes
Coach good behavior
Coach good/reasonable values
Start figuring out how to pay for education
Create “Outstanding Achievement Lists”
Give realistic, deserved praise
Deal with clinical behavior issues ASAP
Ensure open communication with educators
Volunteer at school often
Provide absolute discretion for each child
Let kids know some family stressors
Explain the responsibilities of adults
Explain how not to let pride get in the way of progress
Try not to make material adults
Teach respect for all others
Teach thinking 5, 10, 15 years ahead
Teach self-pride and self-reliance
Teach resume-building
Teach how to shake hands while looking someone in the eye
Teach forgiveness
Explain the difference between being perfect and being excellent
Scouting and other growth organizations
Pets teach responsibility and compassion
William Leroy Kennedy
Former Financial Services Professional at Kennedy Group, Ltd. – Financial/Motivation
Studied Architectural Engineering at Prairie View A&M University “Giving a strong recommendation: Khan Academy for educational success.
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