Level Five — Meeting Our Children’s Needs for Knowledge and Understanding
Good parents provide experiences and opportunities that stimulate a child’s thirst for knowledge and understanding, which are essential for successful lives.
We must reward children with approval when they learn something new. We must provide daily opportunities for learning. School, hobbies,
family projects, working and playing together, household chores, shopping, camp, clubs, movies, plays, concerts, sports, nature hikes, museums,
trips, and outings are all valuable learning experiences for children.
Level-Five Reality Check — Needs for Knowledge and Understanding
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[] [] I can reward my child for asking questions and support
interests that are different from mine.
[] [] I can provide information and support during the
changes of growing up.
[] [] I can patiently help my child with homework.
[] [] I can teach and play games with my child.
[] [] I can let my child win.
[] [] I can include my child in conversations with adults.
[] [] I can provide my child with varied social outlets.
[] [] I can be available whenever my child wants to talk.
These are all realistic goals for good parents. Parents who try to meet these basic “level five” needs help their children go on to develop needs for beauty and harmony.
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