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Does high expectation from parents affect the children..

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  " You taught me to Walk You taught me to Play You taught me to be Independent Allow me to choose my future holding your hands Guide me not force me"                                              - -  Inner voice of a child   In the present era, parents decide the future of their children even before they take their first breath in the world. My son or daughter will become a doctor or engineer when they grow up is what many parents dream about. Expectations run so high among parents that it becomes a burden on the child. Every child has distinct characters and capabilities. Some parents are even worse. They always compare their children with their neighbors, colleagues and relatives children. I would like to quote a funny inc...

Must know Values of life for children - Three "ty's"

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      This post is written for the Inspire Edition: 199  " what are the 3 most important values that you would teach your child? #responsibleparent " One of the popular Tamil saying "ஐந்திலே வளையாதது, ஐம்பதிலே வளையுமா? Equivalent of this Tamil saying in english is "Bend the twig, Bent the tree". If we need to have responsible citizens we need to teach the values of life in a very early age. Once put on track at an early age, the child won't derail from the values taught when they grow-up. Everyone would like their children to be good in studies, sports, arts or any other discipline, but it  depends on the natural talent of  the child and their personal interest. More than any of these talents the kids need to learn the values of life without out which any form of talent is useless. Remember we need to teach children 3 ty's which will  help them to become responsible citizens ...