Chat up line of conversation that has been swirling about for as long as violent video games have existed: The harm they do to the growing minds of children. Repetition of good activities yields good results. Repetition of violent activities yields confrontation, belligerence, aggressiveness, etc. perThe Palo Alto Medical Foundation (and me).
Let’s see to it that our children are repeating activities that are good for them. New Parenting methods for this digital age helps but I say we go back to old school one-on-one, in-your-face, parenting love. One thing that nourishes whatever that activity is is parents playing WITH them. This ‘play’ should be physical and outside whenever possible. In winter; board games, cards, puzzles, music, art or building projects do everyone’s mind good!
I know. There’s the energy factor to consider for the parents. Working all day, chores and dinner in the evening…Hey!…How about enlisting/teaching the offspring to help with these things. Sure, it requires more emergy up front but over time, they develop into real helpers that SAVE you energy when YOU are older and leaking age-related energy!
Sharing my passion for art paid off and actually surprised me when my Son and I participated in a street painting festival in San Rafael when he was a tyke. He created a far more interesting work of art than mine that weekend. I was so proud, impressed and bonded in yet another way.
What do you do to actively play with your children? Share with me some of your child engagement ideas.
Remember that as we strive to have the entire child nurtured and educated, that includes the child within US that did not get their full serving of same.
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