Amal Muhammad Amin
From the first moment when the child opens his eyes to the world, his little mind begins to form a picture of life through what he sees, hears and lives. But raising a child who knows his goals, and has the ability to seek his dreams, is not a question of stuffing information or imposing ready plans, but rather a journey of guidance, discovery, and respect for his individuality.
The difference is the year of life
Every person is born different from the other: in tendencies, abilities, and even in the way of thinking. There are those who find his passion for leadership and decision -making, and there are those who flourish in the areas of creativity, scientific research, or work silently behind the scenes. This diversity is not a defect, but rather what makes the balance of society. As we need inspiring leaders, we also need people who manage details, accomplish tasks, and give stability to the structure of daily life.
Leaders and ordinary … is not a racing to arrange
The leader often has a clear vision, the ability to influence, and to bear responsibility, while the person who does not seek leadership may choose a less stressful and quieter life, which gives him a broader space for personal creativity or living at the pace of its suitability. The real advantage is not in the position, but rather that a person is in the place where he is satisfied with himself.
*The dream that changed*
Sometimes life requires us to change our dreams in proportion to our reality. A child may dream of becoming a doctor, and work hard until he fulfills his dream, while another dreams that he is a professional football player. But sometimes life is moving in a different direction; Injuries or circumstances may prevent the realization of the first dream. Then, a person discovers that he has other doors, and he studies a new field and works in a different job, and he may discover a passion he did not know before. The important thing is to realize that changing the path does not mean failure, but rather it may be the beginning of another way that gives it happiness and contentment.
How do we grow awareness of the goals in the child?
Listen to him honestly: instead of spelling what “should” be it, we ask him: What do you like? What makes you happy?
Teaching his planning skill: His goals may be small as a model or large as a musical instrument, the important thing is to learn to divide it into steps.
Practical model: The child sees how his parents or teachers set goals and seek to achieve them.
Flexibility: to know that the goals may change over time, and that failure is a natural part of learning.
*Happiness … the supreme goal*
Whatever the way a person chooses, and whatever his educational or professional level, happiness remains the criterion of real success. It may be a simple worker who lives in calm and comfortable conscience, the happiest of a manager who possesses everything except the peace of mind ..
From the above, it is clear to us that raising a child knows his goals begins with respecting his difference, and providing tools that help him discover what he wants, while planting a conviction that happiness does not come from the tradition of others, but rather from living according to his own values. The world does not need everyone to be leaders, but rather every person needs a leader in his life.
