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😉 Welcome new and regular readers! Do children live well in a large family? Do young people think about this when planning to create a large family? What are the features of raising children in a large family? Let’s talk about it. At the end of the article there is a video on the topic.
Large families in our time can be found infrequently. They are no longer considered a symbol of reliability and strength.
Often a young couple who decided to start a large family is faced with a lack of understanding from relatives and friends who claim that having many children is poverty and that you first need to get on your feet, and only then think about children.
Raising children in a large family
Maintaining a large family is a difficult and complex process. Not everyone dares to take on such a responsibility.
For the parents themselves, this is the hardest work. Raising children is not as easy a task as it might seem at first glance. Each kid wants to be given support and support, to instill love and understanding for each other.
In addition, material problems increase with the birth of each child. It is more difficult for mothers with many children to find a high-paying job, and the housing problem is also acute.
Despite all these difficulties, there are many advantages to a large family. Precisely because parents do not have enough time to pay attention to each child individually, children acquire such a quality as caring for their brothers and sisters.
This entails responsibility, respect, kindness and many other positive qualities that cannot be given in a family with only one child. For example, the parents of one child believe that if they get tired of communicating with one child, then parents with many children get tired many times more.
Quite the opposite, the elders always help the father and mother to care for the younger ones, and the younger ones copy the behavior of brothers and sisters, thereby acquiring everyday skills much faster than a baby who grows up in a family alone.
Each family, whether it is large or small, has its own internal orders, foundations and traditions.
A child with siblings knows exactly when and who to turn to for the help or advice they need. He does not have to seek support from strangers or friends who may not always understand him.
A person who grew up in a friendly family team will never be alone. Since childhood, he has not been instilled with the concept of “there is only me”, but there is the concept of “we are together”, which, of course, will affect his life, be it family or work.
Tips for parents
At a common table
Children and adults eat together at the same table. Secure a permanent place for each. Try to have the little ones help set the table: arrange the plates, arrange forks and spoons. After all, a person enjoys not only food, but also communication. Conduct pleasant conversations and do not scold anyone at the table.
Unobtrusively, you need to teach kids to share different “treats”. This is a very important skill.
Everything on schedule
The daily routine will help to cope with large children and teach them to discipline. A schedule can help you plan time and organize situations in your home team.
A diary will help parents – it is like sheet music for a pianist. All important matters under control: what, when and where. Prioritize household chores.
Joint readings and games
In order for the children to be friendly with each other, you need to create a family tradition: joint reading aloud of classical literature. Not cartoons, but reading. Reading works emotionally involves children in joint experiences. There is a sincere response to the events of a fairy tale or story.
Have readings two or three times a week. For example, dad starts reading, then mom continues, and then older brother or sister. Your children will look forward to reading together. After reading the book, you need to discuss the works by asking the children questions.
Create games, activities that will involve the whole family. This will help to unite the home team.
Personal space
Each family member should have a personal space: some kind of corner, a shelf in the closet, a bedside table, a desk drawer, a briefcase, where no one should have access without an invitation from the owner. Try not to humiliate your child, never hit him or scream. He is already a person! He needs a sense of security and safety.
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In this video, additional information about the features of raising children in a large family
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