Jealousy and Sibling Rivalry
Toddlers and preschoolers believe they should get undivided attention whenever they order it because they live at the center of their universe. This self-centered view of life is the source of sibling rivalry and jealousy. When the attention they demand isn’t there because it’s being morph into green-eyed monsters.
Smitten with jealousy, they sulk, sabotage, scream or solicit more attention by hitting their siblings, breaking toys, throwing tantrums and so on. Justified or not, your child’s jealousy can tear your heart out. Interpret their jealous behaviour as a teachable moment by giving her both attention she needs and the opportunity to be helpful.
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Teach Your Child To Pray
Having faith in God and making the child believe that everything was created by Him is one of the important lessons that a parent can teach to his child.
Teach them the word “Pray”. Though I’m not that religious at all, yet I make it a point to have my child familiarize with praying:
1. Before eating, thanking for the food we’re eating. Because all of us know, who doesn’t may be an insensitive person, still many people can’t eat 3-5 times a day as much as regular family does. And we should be grateful that we have foods to eat on our plate regardless how much or how delicious it was.
2. Before sleeping, thanking of the day we’re still alive and healthy. Of not getting sick and will also pray for those who are (sick). Of how blessed we are and knowing that God bless all of us His children. and;
3. After waking, thanking that we’re still alive and is looking forward again for another fruitful and lovely day ahead.
With this, I can teach my children not to be selfish and sympathize to other children out there and appreciate how blessed they are to share it to some that are not.
