Educational Games and Resources for Kids
Posted by admin onDecember 4, 2009 in Educational Computers · 5 Comments
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Liza: Only raised 2 - both boys - both challenging. But now I also teac...
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WANTED: Wisdom on Raising Teens and other Kids Resources?
I need the following info applicable for children from 3-teens
What do you do that makes your teen feel loved, encouraged, inspired
to give their best in all things they do?
How do you handle it when it comes to the boyfriend/girlfriend
relationship issues? How do you enocourage them to make their studies
a priority? How about the bad attitudes?
What books do you have in your library at home or you wish you have
that you find very useful or has become your favorite in helping you
raise your children?
I am also interested on educational games, activities even the one’s
you’d recommend I can find online. Topics that provides
encouragement/inspiration on healthy lifestyles, Math, Science,
Dealing with different kinds of people) and the English language.
I especially need resources for troubled teens. Teens who live in a
violent community, where drug use, sexual activities are prevalent and
raised in a home with illiterate parents. Something one can use to
have a good influence on such kids.
Thank you so much and much blessings to you and yours.
-cell phone and xbox maks them feel loved
-give them self confidence so they wont have a low self esteem and settle for just anyone
-make studying a priority…ask the asian parents
-bad attitudes. @$$ whoopin
-raising children. none. making children. the kamasutra
-educational games…grand theft auto so they know how to make it in the ghetto
-resources for kids who are involved in sexual activities. condoms and birth control pills
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1) hug them and kiss them every morning, tell them i love them, encourage them to stick with it if they get frustrated with something
2)well it’s simple like this- they don’t do well in school, then they are grounded…and grounded means nobody goes out, nobody comes in..no computer, no phone….so pretty simply- bad grades = no bf/gf..bad attitudes are dealt with the same way..they are grounded and spoken to accordingly…sometimes there’s a swift slap involved (don’t judge)
3) i don’t use books…my mother raised 5 children, and her mother befor her raised 8- all the knowledge i ever needed was right there
4) we play LIFE…lol
5) these kids need a positive role-model…not a gang-banger
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Be involved, tell them you love them, share your experiences, don’t preach lead.
Accept who the want to date, don’t judge, all my kids knew the rules even their friends knew when over, 1) Nobody does anything with anyone else that requires the removal of clothing, 2) If rule 1 is broken be safe. Rule two as I told my daughter doesn’t mean you have permission but I’m a realest and want the best for you what ever decisions you make.
No self help books but have a library of reading everything from Mystery, Fantasy, Horror, Classic, Religious, Modernism, Secular, just let them read and share your opinions and accept their interpretations.
There are many great games and educational tools out there. The best ones are the ones that requires you to get involved as well as the child.
I had issues with one of my children getting involved in criminal activities. My response was to call the police on him. Tough love is that very tough, I didn’t turn my back on him, I helped him with lawyers, bail, everyway I could. He just had to learn that in our family we obey the law or pay the piper as it was. I will admit he hated me at the time but we are very close now and he is doing great.
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Only raised 2 – both boys – both challenging. But now I also teach – this year in high school. From what I see and hear:
1. Show them you love them – they may not always believe you, but do it anyway. Go to their school events, meet their teachers (the kids may not always appreciate it now, but it really will help), get to know their friends.
2. Talk WITH them and LISTEN to them – my own tell me I don’t do that and I know I try, but it’s the easiest thing to forget. (Honestly – I wouldn’t want to be a teenager in today’s world – so stressful and intense!) Be supportive without giving in.
3. Set rules you can live with; then do it. Even when they try to guilt you into giving up.
4. Kids in trouble need to know you notice them. Don’t give up on them, don’t bother to get mad at them (nice theory – hard in practice!). Just keep doing what you know is right, and try to get them to do the same. Give them small rewards when they do the right thing (amazing in school how much my 10-11-12 graders still like stickers!), ignore them if you can if they do something small that’s wrong (but give feedback for the right thing so they know you’re watching. A lot of it’s about testing you.
5. The best news is – most of the time, they apparently do grow out of it. According to what I heard years back, according to the kids, parents lose their brains when the kids turn 12, and start growing them back when the kids hit about 23. Eventually, we return to our prior state of brilliance. I hear.
Good luck!
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