The call to parenting is one natural call that demands accountability, responsibility and equally being committed to the growth and all-round development of your children. Being a parent is one task bestowed on you by nature to be fully responsible for the development of your children mentally, physically, emotionally and otherwise.
As a parent who wants to obtain the best from his or her children, it then becomes important to teach the necessary behaviours that will make them the desired children you seek.
Speaking of teaching one’s child the right behaviour, in this article we shall be examining 6 things you should teach your daughter before she is 10 years of age. See them below.
1. Be careful when associating with males.
In my opinion, this is the first orientation every parent should give their female child at her tender age. Teaching them how to compose themselves, most especially around males and also being cautious of the kind of things she does with them is one teaching that will save her from a lot of troubles, especially the one’s associated with sexual assault. As a parent, give your female child an in-depth teaching on how their body works, which includes their sexual organs and equally adopt caution when associating with males.
2. Health education and hygiene.
Teaching your female child how to care for herself and her belongings is another important knowledge that will make her accountable to herself and equally her property. This includes orienting her on the need to be tidy in her underwear, clothes and body as well.
3. Respect for herself and others.
Respect is one important virtue that is upheld in high esteem in the African tradition. Teaching your daughter the need to be respectful to the people around her even at a tender age is one attitude that will earn her people’s admiration and love. This includes teaching her how to greet and respond to issues that concern her elders.
4. Being appreciative of kind gestures.
Learning how to say “thank you” and to show other gestures that symbolize appreciation is another important trait you should teach your child. Make her understand the importance of being appreciative of gifts and kind gestures.
5. Learning to say “No” to immoral conduct.
Studies have revealed that children are naturally fearful most especially to things that seem hurtful, that is the more reason parents should make it a point of duty to instil in their children the boldness to say “No” to immoral conducts even to the things that are threatening. Orienting your children on the need to debunk unruly practices is one teaching that will prepare them for responsible adulthood.
6. To be careful with words.
Finally, teach your daughter to understand the importance of words and how dangerous or helpful they can be when used. Inculcate in your children the right attitude to use only positive words and equally abstain from profanity. Doing this as a parent will make your child achieve success in all her endeavours and it will equally make you a responsible parent.