How to Have Lots of Children and be a Good Parent
Q1 Did you choose to have so many children? A1 Yes we are planning baby number 7.Q2 Why do you want so many children.A2 We want as many God gives us.We believe they are a blessing.I was one of a large family my self so it seemed the natural thing to do as long as they are brought up in a loving environment and each child is counted as an individual not just another mouth to feed.they bring such joy to a family plus you have to love children too.
Q3How do you cope with so many under your feet all demanding your attention.A3 Each child has a buddy system where they have a friend they look after being “a younger sibling” so if you dont have enough hands to go round you ask one of the older children to “help your buddy please “ whilst you are busy.,it works a treat.then i am able to get a load of washing done then when I’m free i take over. Sometimes its jus to give them a hand getting one of the other children a drink. It encourages your older children to become more Independant, develops cooperation,showing kindness concern and welfare of another person.My oldest daughter is only 9 and she can now bake cakes for us on her own, hoover, knows how to do the washing even. When she gets older she will be able to cope looking after her own house, cooking for herself and other tasks many friends say their 14 and 17 year cannot do for themselves that is such a shame in this day and age.
Q4 What do think makes a good parent? A4 listening,so many times as a youngster you can get forgotton or parents are too busy for you and say yes just a miniute or can’t you see i’m watching Tv after a day at work.Parents often find it hard to find time for each of their children or to be together as a family doing family things together. its good to turn the Tv off and see what other things the whole family can do together playing football in the park at the weekend, baking making a mess, its all about taking the time to listen to a child, praise them and mean it. For instance” Look mummy I’ve done a picture” and “you respond by saying that’s nice dear”, when really you didn’t even look up to take a look of the picture your child created.They soon realize its not worth it, they are not worth it ,can develop low self esteem and lack self confidence in themselves.
That’s what makes children so special,the way their little face lights up with glee when they make you cold tea and burnt toast themselves for breakfast and you eat every last bit of it and smile. It may taste yak but they created that for you and practise does make perfect so they soon develop the right skills needed to make the perfect cup of tea.
Qualified Baby and Early Years specialist.Owner of Cheeky Chums the Early Baby Store, Baby information plus more at http://www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
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