Importance of Family Time for Your Kids

Has your child suddenly developed an aversion to socializing and avoids spending time with siblings and family? Chances are that you don’t give importance to family time and the same has percolated down to your child. Get up before it is too late.

What is family time?

Spending time with your family members, sharing problems, laughing heartily, playing games together and sharing chores while having fun is what constitutes family time! Family time reassures the fact in the saying that nothing is as important as family.

Why is family time important?

1.     To build a strong bond with family

Bonds of love, strength and companionship can be developed among family members only if they spend time together and understand each other’s requirements.

2.     To inculcate family values in children

Cases of single parents are on the rise which adversely affects the mental growth of children. Be a good role model whom your child can look up to and that will induce family values in him/her.   

3.     To tell the importance of family rituals and traditions

Feeling of belongingness will creep in if you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions together and this will make the child respect family rituals and traditions.

4.     To respect the distinct nature of every individual

Aware of the differences in everyone, every member should be encouraged to express his/her opinion and due respect should be given to this. It will help the child in understanding the uniqueness every individual has.

5.     It is a means to show love, affection, and appreciation

Hold hands, give hugs and appreciate each other to make your child understand the importance of having a family and instilling love and care.

6.     To share the chores

When you divide the daily chores amongst family members, you make the children independent by teaching them the small things.

7.     To instil confidence in a child

Family time instills confidence in the child that he/she is not alone and lowers their stress hormones.

Childventures is a home away from home. The importance of family is well taught by the teachers here who spend quality time with children and make them understand family values. We also partner with families in the development of children to their fullest potential. For information about our educational programs for children visit www.childventures.ca or call us at 905-332-7539.