2 months ago 13th Jun 12:48
Certainly children from about six to 12 often seem eager to please their parents, are keen to copy the behaviour of those they admire and most love to spend time with their families.
You should be working at building self-esteem, while nurturing the relationship you have with him before the more tricky days of adolescence come along. Throughout these years you need to make sure he has love, isn't under too much pressure to 'measure up' in particular ways and is appreciated for being himself.
It's also during these years that you have the greatest opportunity to teach your values and beliefs before your child turns outwards from your family towards peers during adolescence.
Use these years to spend time together - answer questions, especially those of a moral nature, and give facts about alcohol, drugs and sex before it becomes too difficult to talk.
These are the years when your child still wants to be close to you - make the most of them!
Keep up positive communication talking and listening, or it may become impossible in the teen years.
Allow as much independence as possible - even if it involves some risks. Children need to discover things through their own mistakes.
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