What It Means To Have Kids

What It Means To Have Kids

Are you a new parent? Or about to become one? You’re probably excited and worried at the same time thinking about the new life your child will have. Well, you should be. The multi-media barrage of information alone that could influence his life is staggering to say the least. How will you make sure he learns the right from the wrong? Here’s a guide – remember KIDS:

K – is for keeping him with you. Not to smother or hide him under blankets until he’s 18 but to make sure he knows you are there; that you care enough to be with him. Bonding time is one of the most perfect ways to be close. And the beauty of it is, it doesn’t have restrictions in time or place. You can bond while driving on the way to school or even a few minutes before you all go to sleep. Topics are not even required to be heavy soul-searching; even talking about the latest animated movie or what happened at school is enough. What’s important is that you care enough to listen to them talk. You’ll be surprised how you can talk about cartoons and be able to squeeze in some good advice in there – “Did you see how the rabbit hit the turtle? It’s funny but that’s not nice to do, so don’t hit anybody ok?”

I – is for information. Share what you know is right with him and it will be hard for other people or other things to influence him. If he is well informed on things like drugs or nasty language or inappropriate behavior, he will know what to do about it. And always be his best source of things that matter – love, affection and attention.

D – is for duty. Children are one of life’s irrevocable responsibilities. It’s a serious lifetime commitment that came at their first breath – one that you couldn’t just shirk away from. It is your duty to guide them, care for them and raise them properly. A tip from an anonymous writer: “To the world you might be one person, but to one person, you might be the world” To him you will be Superman, Barbie, The X-Men and the President all in one! He will need all the help he can – it is your duty to provide.

S – is for smile. You have been given a precious gift. He will be needy, frustrating and time-consuming but only your child could give you the kind of smile that clearly says you are loved. Nothing on earth can compare with it.