Several Ways To Teach Kids How To Love

Frankilin P. Jones, an illustrious humorist and Philadelphia reporter once said,” You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance”. Stay with a kid for a day and let’s see if your patience will not be tested. Although they are so hyperactive, they are naturally darling, innocent and full of hopes. Then again, the society that people are living in today illustrates a world full of bloodshed, brutality and malice. The children's innocent nature becomes corrupted. Sadly, things that corrupt their minds can begin at home. Cultivate in your kids, the concept about love so that they will not be corrupted.

Love is a basic idea but very complex to comprehend. It is important for parents to know that they are key players in instructing their kids about love. Where do you expect children to learn about love? Do you want your children to find out about love in clubs and egocentric people who have no idea about love? If you wish to instruct your kids about love, here are excellent ways to do so:

Let Children Feel That They Are Loved Unconditionally
Studies show that adolescents rebel against their parents because they are unclear about the concept of love and because they question their self. A basic parenting tip: Never let a child feel that they are hated or rejected. Do not hate your child if he commits mistakes because no one is perfect.

Also, to teach the concept of unconditional love, explain to kids that there is a God. God is a great father. If parents can reject them or make them feel detested, the Heavenly Father will never fall short in loving them. God accepts them even if they make mistakes. If a child knows that they are loved unconditionally, they will develop credence, security and positive attitude towards self and others.

Teach Children The Different Kinds Of Love And The Kind Of Love That The Bible Teaches
Perhaps you have read about the different kinds of love like storge, agape and philia. It is basic to teach the different kinds of love to children so that they will understand why people show their love in many ways. There are various self help books or psychology manuals that can explain these variations. The bible on the other hand, teaches the true meaning of love. The kind of love that is self-less. The life of Jesus is an admirable example to teach children about love, the unconditional love that God has for people and how He gave Jesus as an ultimate sacrifice for mankind.

Impart Love By Example
Parents are role models to kids. Love must begin at home. Ideally, kids should live in an environment where people are not mortified to show that they care. As the saying goes, “Live what you teach”. It is impossible to teach kids how love, if we failed to live in love.

When children feel that they are important and that their family loves and cares for them, they will feel confident and secure. What more, if they know that they have a great Father who loves and cares for them.

As the bible says in the book of proverbs “Train up a child the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it”. The early stage of development is very essential. You should be very careful on what ideals you educate the kids. If you teach them about love, it should be in easy and understandable language. Be kind and do not expect them to learn in just one sitting. Encourage them to ask questions or if possible teach them through examples. Finally, teaching about love is different to an ordinary school matter. It is a lifetime learning experience. Be very patient and let your kids feel that you love them.

By: Daryl B. Chapman

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