Teaching your kids humility can be huge job,generally cause of the me first attitude that dominates majority of people in their environment,school and house block. Despite how tasking it is very important that parents teach their kids the value of exercising humility if they want to raise responsible adults. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that.
What is humility: Humility is described as displaying an attitude free from arrogance or pride,while considering others interest before yours. Humble people are respectful,and do not behave arrogantly nor do they expect special treatment from others. Humble people are willing to learn from others and takes genuine interest in people without any trace of impartiality.
Humility is sometimes misunderstood for weakness,but a wise saying states " Humility is not thinking of yourself less its thinking about yourself less"
Why Humility is important
A child who develops humility is most likely to do well in life when they approach adulthood, for instance while searching for a job a child who develops humility id much likely to get the job because he is ready to learn and humble. According to Dr Leonard sax"A young person with bloated self esteem,unaware of his own deficiency is unlikely to do well in a job interview but a young person who is genuinely interested in what the employers has to say is more likely to get the job"
Humble people create better relationship with people,because they find it easy to relate with others while maintaining his self respect. They are willing to hear new ideas from other people and try their way and this the type of people appreciate.
How to teach your children humility
Teach your kids a balanced view of self: Parents often shower lots of praises on their kids to make them feel better and inspire them. Parents often say to their kids,you can do whatever you want,or all you dreams will come through. Though these words are meant to inspire them it could start to paint an unrealistic view of life,teaching them that they will always get they want which is false in real time. Parents however can help their children set a more comprehensive and attainable goals and help them work hard to achieve them,parents can also praise their children more specifically rather than just saying to your child you are awesome.
- Encourage your child to apologize quickly when he is wrong and to acknowledge it.
Teach your child the value of gratitude: Teach your kids the value of expressing gratitude,teaching them to appreciate nature and how much we depend on it for survival.
Teach your kids that everyone is superior to them in one way or the another and instead of being jealous of others they should be calm and learn from them.
Teach your kids to say thank you,not just with words rather with genuine appreciation. It is said that a grateful heart is a building block for humility
Teach your kids the value of serving others
Assign chores to your kids,teach your children humility by assigning them chores,exempting your kids from family chore can send the message " you are too important for this". Parents should send a clear message to their kids that chores comes first and playing second.
Teach your kids to serve others, parents should emphasis that serving others is a privilege,doing so is primary way to develop maturity. So help your child identify those in need, commend and support them as he serves others.
Teach your kids humility by example,your kids are much more inclined to learn from you. they watch the way you talk and relate with people and learn from it, so parents you better put up a good example for your kids.