ways parents can help their children live up to their potential?

Answer 1

Pray for them everyday!
Provide them with different opportunities.
Let them make their own decisions.
Support their decisions.
Praise their efforts- even if they fail.
Make them know that they are worth while.
Don't let them give up.
Don't do things for them.
Give them lots of hugs and kisses.
Tell them good job.
Let them know what they did wrong.
Teach them that there are consequences for their actions.
Let them try anything.
Don't be their problem solver.
Always be there for them.
Allow them to feel safe to come to you for answers.
Make sure they have a balanced diet.
Make sure the get the amount of rest they need.
Don't forget to incorporate the fun stuff- like jumping in puddles.
Know where they are, who they are with, what they are doing and when they will be back.
You be a cheerleader and a motivator.

Answer 2

Nurture By Nature on Amazon.com is an excellent book and also the books they show that go as companion books. This is an off shoot of the official Myers Briggs test which can be taken online for $5 or maybe free. Their are 16 personality types and there is a ton of info., about how they relate etc. It really is a matter of identifying the child's gifts and encouraging them. I am 55, my daughter is 27 and we can hardly speak. Unfortunately I didn't know about this kind of resource way back then and I am an extreme extrovert and she is an extreme introvert, so she was always quiet and shy, so I never knew she was suffering. I would have given anything to know her personality back then so I could have adapted my parenting style to better accomodate her. Hindsight is great isn't it, but at least I am passing this on to anyone who is interested. I f the whole family takes the test then it really helps in communication. Hope this helps and you can see by my "picture" I think teaching them about Jesus is first !

Answer 3

Set your Expectations WAY WAY Lower then what your encourageing and be proud of any accomplishments.

DO not try to live Vicariously, do not project,.. don't be like " I was a Pro at this,.. YOUR JUST SCREWING UP ON PURPOSE".

Too many Parents have too many problems in their Parenting. TOO MUCH disapline,.. too high of Expectations,... force instead of support, Disappointment instead of acknowledgeing their accomplishments.

Let them try things... let them find out things suck,... let them fail on their own but give a little support.

Children can NEVER reach Full Potential.

The people GREATEST at things are not doing what people expected they would be doing as an adult back when they were children.

Explore, Experience,.. do whatever. Let the kids try what they dream about now while their kids and not have a life time of... " If Only" and " Well If you had",.. things like that. Expect and accept they are going to hate you when they are twice their age now but a few years later they won't (they will miss you while they don't live with you,.. but being cooped up with anyone too long makes this tension).

Answer 4

By showing the child by example. If you want your children to be compassionate than you show compassion, whether by volunteering, or standing up for a cause. If you want children to be respectful then you show them repect and respect others. If you want them to achieve their greatest ptential than you must be a good role model and make sure that they know how to get to where they want to be.

Answer 5

Treat all children as important individuals that have something to offer. Listen attentively & show interest. Be available with an open mind & heart. Talk with them, not above them. Be funny & playful. Let them know they can trust you & that you care.

Answer 6

Be supportive. When a kid is unmotivated, don't condemn, but motivate through love and support. Try to help them be motivated through fun and friendly means (the other day I was unmotivated to study so my dad told me that if i studied he would make a coffee cake w/ me). It worked. When a kid has an idea that clashes w/ your views, ask them why they think that and talk through it-it might not be wrong.

Answer 7

Focus on their strengths. The greatest growth occurs in the areas of strength. Don't focus on the weak points, I am not saying ignore the weak points, I am only saying do NOT have it be the main focus. The main focus should be on their strong points.

Answer 8

Give them goals from the very beginning. and have them set their own goals up.

Then increase expectations as they get older.

When they start making their own goals, then you can be confident that they really desire the things and will work for it.

Answer 9

Take them to church and teach about God and his Word. Pray with them everyday and teach them how to pray and I promise you if you continue to trust and have faith in the Almighty God you will NEVER go wrong. It is evident in the Word of God. "All things work together for the good of them who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose." God Bless You and your little ones.

Answer 10

for god sake abandon the liberal tree hugging it takes a village philosophy in trade for self reliance and fiscal conservatism...its much more beneficial to raise children in a state of opportunity rather than social welfare and failed transfer payment schemes...teach people that taking care of themselves is much more rewarding than having the goverment to a half axxed job of it for them