I just want to share this experience of mine. One day, I had a meeting with a friend. Then may nakita akong isang pamilya.
Kasama ni mommy yung dalawang bata. Then pag-upo, naglabas na ng mga gadgets si mommy at binigay sa mga bata. Then dumating na si daddy dala yung order nila.
While I was watching them, I realized these things:
WE TEACH OUR KIDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
Pag dating nung daddy, hinanda na ni mommy yung mga pagkain at inaayos na n’ya yung utensils.
I think around 6 and 4 years old ang mga bata. By that age, pwede na rin silang tumulong kahit sa simpleng pag-aayos ng mga plates and utensils.
Naisip ko rin walang masama sa pagiging maasikasong magulang, pero mas mabuti rin kung turuan din natin ang ating mga anak kahit sa simpleng gawain instead na maglaro.
If we really want them to be busy, let’s help make it more proactive and productive for them.
WE TEACH OUR KIDS TO MAKE CONVERSATION
I have nothing against the gadgets nowadays. Maraming advantages naman din talaga ang mga ito.
However, we should also learn when to use these especially if we are having a meal. Mahirap din kasing masanay ang ating mga anak na gumagamit ng phone habang kumakain. Imbes na hawak nila ang utensils ay hawak nila ang mga gadgets kaya ang ending, susubuan pa natin.
We should encourage everyone to make a good conversation during our meal.
WE TEACH OUR KIDS TO THINK ACCORDINGLY
Hindi kasi robot ang ating mga anak na kailangan pa nating utusan o sabihan ng dapat gawin sa bawat sitwasyon. They have to learn through constant practice at home.
Kung laging tayo ang nagliligpit ng laruan ng ating anak at laging gumagawa ng pwede naman nilang gawin, kapag lumabas tayo ng bahay, dala-dala rin nila ito.
I know that they will learn many things in school, but I think, and you will also agree with me, that some things need to be taught inside the house. Tayo ang unang teachers ng anak natin.
“Mayroon silang isip at damdamin na kailangan gamitin.
Kailangan lamang ay matutunan nila mula sa atin.”
Chinkee Tan, Filipino Motivational Speaker
THINK. REFLECT. APPLY.
- Anu-ano ang mga rules ninyo sa paggamit ng gadgets sa bahay?
- Paano ninyo tinuturuan ang inyong mga anak?
- Sinu-sino ang kanilang sinusunod at pinapakinggan?
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