The infinite variety in nature reminds man that he is part of this intricate design and invites him to discover the diverse powers that lie within him. From the greatest to the smallest of God’s creations we find immense potential. Man is one of the tiniest of His marvelous making; and yet we find tremendous possibilities within him. It is unfortunate that we choose only those abilities that bring us material gain. Sir Harold Nicholson once said that happiness consists in the free and successful expression of one’s personality. In other words unless we express the gifts that we are blessed with, we cannot be happy. Our thoughts immediately race to the poor and the deprived, and we sympathize with these unfortunate children, whose talents cry for attention. I would like you to pause here and reflect. Are our own children given opportunities to develop those talents that crave they for expression?
How do we help the child to find his talents
Do you brush aside your son’s natural inclination for sports and games or the fine arts and pressurize him to devote hundred percent of his time for study? How often do you listen to his interests and encourage his pursuits in these fields? Do you take time off, your routine work to cheer him as he practices, a song, dance or a skit? How happy are you to attend a parents’ day or sports day celebration?
A real story
A little boy called Akim play for Andre Rieu and his orchestra in Berlin. The mother placed a violin in Akim’s hands when he was just two. By the time he was three, he was found to be extraordinarily gifted. On request from his music teacher, Akim found his way on stage to enthrall thousands of people. Dear parents, you will see that a child’s happiness or the total expression of the self, rests with the parent, the teacher and the response from society. as a parents one must need to encourage the child to find the best in him.
How willing are you to encourage you son/daughter
The dream of every parent today is, you want your son to become an engineer or doctor, he will become one but yet he will not find that indefinable joy in the expression of his manifold gifts that he craves for. He will always find something missing in his life and will feel cheated. I as a educationist have always found a lukewarm response to the many opportunities for total education that the school offers. Be it encouragement from home or cheering from the audience at school functions the parents contribution is little. I might sound harsh; yet you must accept that unless the parents, teacher and school work together the education of a child will always be wanting. I am sure if parents are to join all the functions that being held in school and encourage not just for your child but for the children who find joy in giving expression to their talents on stage. Such a celebration can awaken a sleeping genius. and every child will become a discoverer of in his wn hidden talents.
Have faith in the child and be firm
You have to have faith in a child’s ability to pursue and excel in both academic and non-academic fields. After your son has had sufficient recreation he must get down to complete his assignments and then take up study. Daily study should become a habit with your son. Here I must point out that the reading of a good book, newspaper or magazine is not wholly alien to academics. Parents are known to discourage their children from doing extra reading. It is essential that you subscribe to good reading material and discuss with your son what he has read. Besides gaining knowledge you will find that he will show steady. Encourage him to spend time in the school library. As a parent it is necessary that you help your son settle down to disciplined study if he has been playful.
Be Receptive
Being approachable to the needs of others is an attitude that must be fostered. A parent must be sensitive to his son’s strengths and weakness. Encourage him where he is strong and support him whenever he fails. Extreme or very harsh measures can cause great distress or psychological scars in his mind that can surface much later in his life with bad repercussions. Encourage your child to do best in their studies and walk with them, you will find best in your child making you pround.
