Blessed
I have been blessed with 4 children. They are now happy functional adults. What makes them happy? Who knows. The world is, let’s say, interesting these days. More than 30 years ago, I was given advice on raising a happy child. I want to share it with you because it’s still applicable today and I believe always will be.
What Matters Most
- Read to your children.
- Keep your promises.
- Go for walks together.
- Let your children help with household projects.
- Spend time one-on-one with each child.
- Tell your children about your own childhood.
- Go to the zoo, museum, ball games as a family.
- Set a good example.
- Use good manners.
- Help your children with their homework.
- Show your children lots of warmth and affection.
- Set clear consistent limits.
- Consider how your decisions will affect your children
- Listen to your children.
- Know your children’s friends.
- Take your children to work.
- Open a savings account for a college education.
- Resolve conflicts quickly.
- Take your children to your place of worship.
- Make a kite together.
- Fly a kite together.
Some Things Never Change
Yes, the world is a much different place today, but what matters is time tested and never changes.
Questions or comments? Contact me, Mark Steinberg.