Give your child time to be creative without purpose.
Urging your child to get in touch with their creative side can be a huge deal, especially when looking at the early years of their life. A child who isn’t afraid to think outside of the box, to get dirt under their fingernails, and to color outside of the lines is a child that will develop critical thinking and passion in exciting ways. Set aside an hour a day for your child to really embrace this unfettered creativity. Don’t give them goals or ideas. Simply tell them that they can have time to create something artistic and then help with whatever they choose. If one day your child wants to finger paint then they can do that. If another day they want to build a pillow fort then go ahead and help them with that. At the end of the day this can even be considered a way to help with ADHD treatments as you are embracing their way of thinking.
Give your child time to be creative without purpose
Provide your child with opportunity.
Above all else, more important than simply education or entertainment, you must give your child the chance to see what choices exist for them. You cannot expect your child to make it through the glass ceiling if you never let them see the world for what it is: a massive place full of challenges, opportunities, and potential successes. Though you may feel like you know what’s best for your kid you shouldn’t actively dissuade them from pursuing the things that they are passionate about. Instead of being a naysayer you should instead employ this simple technique: ask yourself three questions — 1) Can my child be happy pursuing this opportunity? 2) Will this opportunity help my child grow? 3) Can I help offer them this opportunity? With these answers in your pocket you can help turn your child’s world around for the better.
Provide your child with opportunity