Raise Children Successfullly

Besides the obvious love, food and shelter, children need a sense of purpose. Giving them that sense of purpose is actually a key part of raising children successfully and if you don't have one yourself, it's going to be hard passing one on to them. Here are some thoughts.

Steps

 * 1) Help children learn about nature. Teaching children to love and not fear nature is a vital part of teaching children that this a larger world than their bedroom and games station. It will give them the ability to feel a connection with something other than the house, school and local park. Pack a couple sandwiches, take the kids into the woods and hike a deer trail through the woods. As you go:
 * 2) *Let the kids ask questions
 * 3) *Tell them the answers
 * 4) *Tell them stories
 * 5) *Keep walking and talking
 * 6) *Explore
 * 7) *Wear them out
 * 8) Talk about purpose. It is important that you consider first what purpose means for you before raising this issue with your children. When you have a good idea of it for yourself, start a conversation with them about the concept of purpose and why you think it matters in life to have purpose. Ask them what they consider a good purpose might be for their lives.
 * 9) Be available. It is important to let children know that you're willing to listen to them whatever has happened. Don't badger, don't scold, just be receptive and available. They'll come to you if you've taken the time to build trust.