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How To Teach Your Child To Be Grateful

Do yo want to teach gratitude to your child? Frankly speaking, it could be very tough to teach this quality to toddlers or kids. We are selfish by nature and there is nothing wrong in it. So, your kids might behave in selfish ways. Don't be surprised about that. But in order to fit in this society well, we must teach a bit of gratitude so that they can live well and adapt to this world in better ways. Kindness, generosity and gratitude are qualities which make a human being a better person. So, teachings such things at a younger age is a good thing.

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Also, ensure that your children are polite. They should offer pleasant company. If you teach gratitude, they can be more sensitive to the situations of others and this would make them better human beings. Empathy and compassion are good qualities and teaching them to your kids would help them a lot when they become adults.

How to teach your child gratitude

Be an example first

Be an example first
If you set a good example for your kids, they learn things faster. This is because they try to imitate you. As a parent, say thanks to your child whenever he or she helps you out or finishes the home work fast. This will help the kid to know that when someone does a good job at something, thanking will be a pleasant gesture to strengthen the bond.

Teach about giving

Teach about giving
It is good to teach your child gratitude. If there are any useless toys or useless clothes at home, ask your child to donate the same to homeless kids or any of the needy kids in your neighborhood. This will teach your child about the act of giving and sharing things with others. Once your child gets used to the positive feeling when he gives something to others, he will make it a habit gardually.

The importance of saying thank you

The importance of saying thank you
When someone helps you or your kid, saying thank you is very important. Teach your kid about this gesture so that he can be a better person. Though the world is self centered, there is nothing wrong in teaching your kid to be a bit altruistic. In fact, you will be a proud parent once your kid grows up into a good human being.

Helping others in need

Helping others in need
How to explain gratitude to a child? Sometimes, you may need the help of others. Sometimes, others might need your help. This is a cycle and all of us need to depend on each other in this society. If you teach your kid about the importance of helping others and showing gratitude to others help, they can grow up into healthy individuals who can fit in this society.

Story first published: Friday, January 16, 2015, 19:15 [IST]
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