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Published 11:53 IST, November 14th 2019

Children's Day 2019: Life lessons for children that will help them to be better

children's day 2019 : We have penned down some of the important life lessons that parents should teach their children that will pay off throughout their life.

Reported by: Vageesha Taluja
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Parents want the best for their children. No matter how old and successful they grow up to become, kids are always the apple of their eyes. Parents want their little ones to be happy and can go to any extent for it. From teaching them to be respectful, honest to expressing gratitude and apology, parents hope to fill their kid’s mind with all things good. On the occasion of children’s day, we have listed down some of the important life lessons that parents should teach their children that will pay throughout their life.

1.      How to resolve things in a friendly manner?


Parents should teach their kids to confront people. Disagreements are a part of life and cannot be avoided. It is better if your children know how to understand the issue before assuming things with a biased opinion. Encourage them to listen and ask questions such as why and what if. This makes clear that they are interested to resolve the problem. Moreover, this behaviour makes it easier to control extreme emotions from erupting and keep anger down.

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2.      Teach them how to make their voice heard


Kids do not realise that their parents will not be with them all the time. Therefore, they need to protect and defend themselves. Encourage them to make their voice be heard. Let them stand up for themselves, speak their mind with confidence and deal with any situation with a calm mind. The ability to communicate properly and lead when necessary is some of the most crucial skills that one must possess.

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3.      How to love unconditionally?


Love has the power to change anything. Without it, everything becomes dull. Teach children to love themselves and others for who they are. So that when they are old enough, they will know the importance of loving their friends and family unconditionally. One the other hand, if somebody forces them, the kids should learn to say no.

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4.      Children should learn to apologise when they are wrong and accept an apology when they are wronged


Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life. Everyone does that, but forgiving people can change a lot positively. If a kid has done anything wrong, teach them to ask for forgiveness without feeling embarrassed. Furthermore, tell them that apologising is an act of courage. On the other side, teach them to forgive others and move past all the wrongdoings, which will show how strong the person is.

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08:16 IST, November 14th 2019