Gone were the days when children prostrate to greet their elders or see an old person carrying a load and offer to help.

I know I will be criticized for this but the truth is that this generation has failed in terms of parenting if we cannot raise a child that can tell his mate from his elder, honor, respect, genuine love, care, discipline, the importance of family ties and good morals in general has been replaced by the pursuit of more money, fame and selfishness.

We have left our children to the mercy of the teachers whose hands are already full, caregivers, maids and the internet since the advent of smart phones. This ought not to be.

Here is a list of tips I have compiled through research and personal experience that will help us correct the way we go about raising our kids and help you mold them into successful adults.

#1 Lead by Example
This is a crucial and the most effective way to get kids to do something or change a negative habit. For instance, my little girl who is 2 years and 8 months old now started greeting people we met on the street at 11 months old as she talked quite early. One phrase she learnt early in life was “good morning” she will tell everyone she met good morning no matter the time of day. This is so because she has listened to me and my mom who was helping me look after her at the time greet people every time. Now, she is known by people as a very respectful little girl and she sometimes receives gifts for that and the joy of this is that it will follow her into adulthood.

There are certain attitudes in life that cannot be taught, but can be lived and seen by all. These include: love, meekness humility, faith, patience, empathy, giving, the list is endless. To teach your child integrity for example, the best way is to be truthful at all times. Never ask your child to tell a friend who is knocking at the door that you are not at home when indeed you are, when you make your child a promise, keep it. Just imbibe these character and you will raise a replica now and as an adult.

#2 Do not be afraid to tell your Child no.
You must not grant your child`s every wish. Sometimes no will keep them from harm`s way. This will also help your child know that life is not all about their wants and desires and help them cope with disappointments well into adulthood.

#3 Help your child make the right decisions
in life Most parents think that it is hard to communicate effectively with their children, it is not true because I have a 4-year-old son and I try to discuss with him even when he`s throwing tantrums. I first try to calm him down by hugging him tightly, sits him down and we discuss. Sometimes providing him with an alternative or just a promise of getting him another or a better one if he was crying for something like a toy and he says okay, phew! The truth is we don`t have the time to spare as it is time consuming and sacrificial to explain to our children the advantages and disadvantages of certain decisions and choices they make and how it will affect them now or later depending on what is involved.

#4 Teach your Kids the Benefits of Delayed Gratification
Last night as we were returning from prayers, we passed my neighbour`s flat,......continue readinghttps://annomale.com/how-to-raise-kids-into-well-rounded-successful-adults/