A family is the foundation of a child’s life. It is the first unit of a society that a child experiences and the unit that remains a constant in a dynamically changing world. Thus family spells stability, affection, the first experience of social interaction and the focal point from which the child derives his/her identity, cultural roots and confidence.
Spending time with the family is crucial for the cognitive, emotional, psychological and intellectual growth of a child. At Chrysalis Kids, the best pre-school in Bangalore, we understand and appreciate the fact that the importance of family time in a child’s life cannot be undermined. Some of the benefits of family time for a child include:
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Development of positive behaviour:
A child learns the qualities of adjustment, caring, sharing, love, sacrifice and selfless giving through his formative years of life via the experiences he has with his family members that include his parents, grandparents, siblings and then the extended family. Bonding at early stages of life paves the way for relationship building for the rest of a child’s life.
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Building of self esteem:
Through shared tasks and experiences such as meal times, playing together, doing household chores and also through aspects of community service and spiritual training, a child develops a sense of self worth and confidence. Positive reinforcement by the family when the child performs well and emotional support in times of disappointment or failure helps the child gain confidence in his/her ability to tackle life’s challenges. The child also imbibes that there are multiple ways of processing information and also numerous ways to assess and handle them.
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Enhancing the communication ability:
Communication is the thread that binds human relations. Communication within a family sets the aptitude and ability in a child for lifelong verbal and non verbal engagement patterns. Politeness, respect, socially acceptable conversations, etc are learnt by the child through observations of the adult verbal and non verbal interactions with each other and with the child. This helps the child to establish strong friendships, professional associations and own family networks as he/she grows older.
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Performing better at academics:
A happy child is also a better performing child. This is an observation that we have validated through years of engagement with children at Chrysalis Kids. Being the best kindergarten school in Whitefield, we actively encourage and request all parents to spend quality time with their children. A confident child with good communication skills and positive emotional base will be able to focus on his/her education and indulge in meaningful academic pursuits. Family support, guidance and help with academics in the initial years of a young child’s life is needed along with strong inputs from the school. This reinforces the concepts taught at school and helps the child raise their intellectual quotient.
With a strong ethos of partnering with the families of children who study at Chrysalis Kids, we keep our communication channels open and enabling, to bring to the children the best school and family support. PUPA, parent teacher meetings and cultural and sports activities are some of the ways in which we bring the school, the children and the families together in meaningful activities and conversations to help build the future generation of leaders.
In conclusion we nurture the hope that every child gains from their families and builds their personality, social consciousness, intellectual and emotional maturity and vision for their future.