Childhood is the most beautiful time of life. Remember the moments when we looked forward to the splendor of festivals, fairs and markets. Preparing for the festivities before their arrival, shopping for new clothes with mom, eating sweets, watching fireworks, visiting the market, spending time with family and who knows how many countless memories are still in our hearts.
The significance and excitement of festivals in childhood is something else. Childhood memories are always a reminder of the importance of happiness and excitement in life. The festive season gives us an opportunity to relive those joys. Even today, when festivals come, childhood memories are refreshed. But in today's modern age where half of the children have mobile phones and laptops, it is very important to explain the importance of festivals and relationships to them.
So today In a relationship We will talk about why it is important to teach children about our traditions, relationships and festivals. We will also explore what parents can do to teach this to their children.
Why are children moving away from traditions? In fact, children enjoy festivals more than adults. But nowadays children's curiosity and energy is being spent on technology. Also, the pressure of studies and the influence of modernity on children has increased so much that they are moving away from traditions and festivals. There can be many reasons for this, such as-
- The competition regarding studies has increased so much that children are under pressure to perform better. That's why many times they don't show much interest in household items, festivals and traditions.
- Children's over-dependence on technology is also a major reason. Nowadays, even small children have smartphones, tablets and laptops in their hands, in which they either play games or study.
- More inclination towards modernity and lack of family values among children can also be a reason due to which children do not understand the importance of festivals.
How to teach children the importance of festivals and relationships Festivals unite people and create a sense of belonging in society. In such a situation it is necessary for children to know about it. It is the responsibility of parents to teach their children about their traditions and festivals. But many times children don't listen to their parents. In such a situation child counselor Dr. Jagmeet Kaur Chawla shares some creative ways parents can teach their children the importance of festivals and traditions.
They can understand children's interests and speak their language. You can tell them interesting stories about festivals. How you can teach your children the importance of the festival, know in detail in the graphic below-
Why is it important to teach children about festivals? Festivals play an important part in children's lives. Festivals are the source of happiness, festivals are the source of excitement and the feeling of being together with everyone is also the source of festivals and festivals. When festivals come, the atmosphere becomes cheerful with the arrival of relatives at home, food, drink and hanging out with friends and lots of fun moments.
Whereas for children, a festival is a moment of joy that only contains joy and sweetness. They not only enjoy it to the fullest but also learn about their traditions and culture. They understand the importance of celebrating festivals with family and sharing happiness. Knowing about festivals also helps in the mental development of children and helps them learn more about the world around them.
You too can tell your kids about festivals in these simple ways-
1. First of all give information according to children's age and understanding. Motivate them to learn about festivals, don't force them.
2. Encourage children's interest and curiosity. You can tell them through stories about different festivals.
3. For kids who love watching videos and movies, you can tell them about festivals through this. Children can also learn faster with it.
4. You can tell children about the festival at home through games and other activities.
5. Children can be given books to read related to festivals, so that they can get information about things by reading them themselves.
6. When you go to relative's house during festivals, give sweets to children so that they understand the importance of this item. Also they will be able to enjoy doing so.
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