When a Child ”Runs” the Game
Sometimes kids run the course of the game and they take the leadership in the game just like little tyrants. The majority of parents allow this behavior thinking that the point of the game is to make the child happy at all costs. This is the common reason why fun disappears at the beginning of the game and of course the game becomes boring really fast. The parent is to blame for this because not one living creature should be a ”toy” for another playmate.
Another mistake is the fact that a lot of parents wants to be at the service of their child and do whatever the child asks of them. Whether the service requires feeding, bringing water or unnecessarily ego pumping by letting him win every time. Children should never be absolute chiefs because this can only spoil them and make your relationship a lot worse. Every time we allow our children to be the boss of the game we make them indifferent to our needs and desires and destroy all social values of the game.
When a Parent Runs the Game
The problem may also be the quite opposite situation when the game is dominated by the parent. This situation is common with fathers. This usually occurs in situations when the parent is very good at a certain game and when he gets carried away and does everything by himself. The child usually ends up becoming an observer of the game or maybe a ”young apprentice” if its lucky. The often encounters when making castles in the sand or when playing with Lego blocks. A good example of a parent getting carried away is when he decides to build a wooden car in the workshop. The parent usually forgets that he asked his child to make the car together. The child was expecting a fun new experience where he can learn new skills but instead he ends up being an observer and the fun doesn’t last long. In addition, this can also make your child feel incapable in the future.
Games
There are a lot of productive things that you can play with your child like word games, memory games, cards, drawing games, sculpturing games, etc… If you want more physical activities you should try hide and seek, football, frisbee games, flying a kite, badminton, marble games in the backyard, jumping on the trampoline, etc… It is also not a bad idea to rent a jumping castle.
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Comments
13 responses to “A Fun Guide to Having a Blast with Your Kids”
having a bonding time with your kids enhances your relationship in the family. Thanks for sharing
Yes, it does. Thank you for visiting.
Playtime between parents and kids is definitely essential. We have two boys, infant and toddler and are enjoying so much while playing with them.
Yes, it is very important. Thank you for sharing.
I like the jumping castle idea. I’m sure both of us will have fun with that, haha! 🙂
Yes, I wish that my backyard would hold one of the bounce houses. It would be a perfect addition to a birthday party or cookout.
Memory games and board games were always my favorite ways of spending time with my family when I was a kid and something that I have loved doing with my stepdaughters. It is always a blast!
These are excellent ideas. I will have to try some of these with my youngest, he gets bored during the day sometimes.
I am in for anything that means having a blast with my kids. They grow up so fast and creating memories together is all you have left. Thank you for the tips – and the reminder!
Yes, you are correct. They grow up way too fast.
Tag is fun. I know that my boys enjoy playing tag too.
Daddy day out sounds like a great idea. I am home with my youngest all day long too.
Thank you.