A few years ago I was watching a Dr. Phil show, he spoke about how children are born with a blank slate and that how you act/treat them and what you show/teach them is a major factor in who they become. That episode has stuck with me since. I really do believe that children are born with a blank slate, a love for learning, and the yearning to prosper. I think as parents it is our duty to do as much as we can for our children. As I sit back and watch my children play and learn new things each day, I'm amazed at the thought of who they may become when they are adults. Both of my children love to learn new things and are constantly on the go. My youngest isn't even two, yet he has learned at least 20 animals and their sounds, his basic colors and shapes, he can count to ten, and has nearly mastered his ABC's. (Hey, I didn't say he got them in correct order, but he can say them all.) He has even started pointing out certain letters, so letter recognition as well. My oldest absolutely loves to find new ways of solving problems in math, he sees things differently than the way I teach him and it amazes me. He has tried on numerous occasions to show me how he does it, yet I don't even understand how, how is that possible? And he's getting ALL the answers correct. Math genius? I think so! Hahahaha. But I am a little prejudice with him being mine. He also comes up with science projects he wants to do on his own, ideas he has in his mind that he thinks should/shouldn't work and loves to test them out. Plus numerous other things that amaze me, they really do have a love for learning! And I feel as their parent, their mother, their 24/7, that it is my sole duty to encourage them in every way possible.
What are some ways that you encourage your child/children?
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