GP: Encourage Kids to be Kids
Nowadays, the influences of the adult world can easily cut down the time our kids can just be kids, do ‘kid’ things and see things the way kids should see them. But this playtime is valuable for building healthy, sociable youngsters and is part of developing happy memories for their future and we should do everything we can to help our kids be kids.
Let them dress like Kids
In the past kids all wore cut down versions of what their parents wore, this is no longer the case. Stores are full of kids clothing that lets them develop their own tastes and indulge the playful side of their nature. It can of course be tough to keep track of what children consider ‘cool’ but you can always just ask them. On the other hand, if you want to buy a gift for a young person when you aren’t sure what they are into, consider something simple like penguin slippers for kids – everyone loves a penguin, boys love them, girls love them – even grown ups love them, what can go wrong?
Let them play
Of course studying and hard work are very important but playtime is an equally important part of the learning process. There is a reason why kids have always loved running about, making noise and kicking balls – that is naturally how childhood prepares young bodies for adulthood.
Children are unaware of the fact that they are teaching themselves how to avoid hurting themselves and how to get on with other people but because they do see it as work, they will do it tirelessly and enthusiastically. We should make as much time for them to do so as possible, there will still be time for computer games once they are exhausted.
Feed their imaginations
Another vital component of childhood play that helps the growing up and learning process is inventive play. The ability to imagine a voyage in space or playing at being somebody else is part of how children learn to cope with new experiences and to develop their personalities.
Encouraging them to ‘make believe’ extends their understanding of the world around them and of other people. Everyone has a creative streak in them and it can either be strengthened or lost in the early years depending on whether it is encouraged or discouraged. All children like to draw or build things some of the time and as with every other type of play activity valuable lessons for future life are being learned.
Let them be themselves
Nobody would suggest that children should be allowed to run wild or without appropriate adult supervision but there is no doubt that a decent amount of time where children can develop and play their own games among themselves, in their way and at their own pace will create a healthy balance with what they learn from their family and at school. It will also make them more interesting, friendly, likable and popular.
This article was written by Amanda Walters, an experienced freelance writer and regular contributor to Huffington Post. Follow her here: @Amanda_W84
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