I used to teach playing the drums to an eight-year-old boy who dreamt of becoming a zoo director, ever since visiting a zoo with his parents. The parents supported him in his objective, and he realized that he needed a good diploma (‘ in this case the German ‘Abitur’) to be able to study at a university. Since succeeding in high school is based on performing well on a continuous level, he began formulating specific aims as a young boy. The parents contributed to his general objective by visiting zoos during the holidays and meeting the director of the zoo or employees in order to gain an insight into their daily tasks and responsibilities.
Today he is 25 years old and about to complete his PhD thesis in Biology. His goal is within his grasp. His parents’ supported him in defining specific aims and discussing his broader objectives. This gave him the motivation and drive to succeed in reaching these step by step and to complete general goals (diploma, university degree). It is crucial to aid children in formulating their proper objectives by showing them some of the possibilities. For example, on trips, holidays, narrations or even TV documentaries. Once the child has defined a goal – no matter how absurd it might sound to the parents – they will start working towards this goal with great motivation. Now it is crucial for the parents to define specific and designated aims with the child in order to render learning in school positive.
The objectives of children usually change frequently. This is natural and generally beneficial: fireman – police officer – astronaut. This should be thought of as positive and never be criticized by the parents, even if they might consider these goals as unrealistic or futile. We have to give children the confidence that they can reach any goal in order to release their potential.
“Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they‘re yours.” (Richard Bach)
Abstract of the book "Unleash the Secret of Education and learn how to raise a happy child" by Hans-Peter Becker.
Today he is 25 years old and about to complete his PhD thesis in Biology. His goal is within his grasp. His parents’ supported him in defining specific aims and discussing his broader objectives. This gave him the motivation and drive to succeed in reaching these step by step and to complete general goals (diploma, university degree). It is crucial to aid children in formulating their proper objectives by showing them some of the possibilities. For example, on trips, holidays, narrations or even TV documentaries. Once the child has defined a goal – no matter how absurd it might sound to the parents – they will start working towards this goal with great motivation. Now it is crucial for the parents to define specific and designated aims with the child in order to render learning in school positive.
The objectives of children usually change frequently. This is natural and generally beneficial: fireman – police officer – astronaut. This should be thought of as positive and never be criticized by the parents, even if they might consider these goals as unrealistic or futile. We have to give children the confidence that they can reach any goal in order to release their potential.
“Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they‘re yours.” (Richard Bach)
Abstract of the book "Unleash the Secret of Education and learn how to raise a happy child" by Hans-Peter Becker.
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