Children are like soft clay; they can be molded the way you want them to be. It is important for parents to teach their children good values and habits, right from their childhood. Good children are always loved and appreciated; and good behavior in a child also reflects their parent’s upbringings. When a child is praised or appreciated, more than anyone else, his/her parents feel proud. Instilling and inculcating good values in a child will in future make him/her a good person and a better citizen. So here is a list of 10 qualities to inculcate in a child:

10. Not to be jealous

The feeling of jealousy is common to all. Just like adults even children experience the feeling jealousy. The reasons behind jealousy could be many like their friends got some new toy or a cycle which they don’t have, they might feel that their siblings are loved more than them etc. Jealousy could occur due to many reasons and it’s just a part and parcel of children’s growing up process. You can minimize jealousy in your child by counseling them and by instilling self-confidence in them. Remember scolding and beating is not the solution to this problem you need to be patient with them and help them get rid of it.

09. To be courageous

You must teach your child to be courageous. Children must be taught to take up challenges in life and face them boldly. Backing out of a situation is cowardice and so you must make your children stronger and courageous. As they grow up teach them to deal with difficult situations themselves. They must be taught to face any circumstance and any consequence courageously.

08. Leadership qualities

Every parent wants their children to become good leaders in future. They would like to see their children lead rather than being lead. And for this you need to instil leadership qualities in your children. You can do this by asking them to take their own decisions, by allowing them to handle and solve their own petty problems, by teaching the need to have a positive attitude in life, teach them the need to listen to others, teach them to have aims and goals in life, teach them the significance of being organized and punctual etc.

07. Responsibility

Before you teach your child to be responsible, let him/her understand the meaning of responsibility. Responsibility is accountability, trustworthiness, taking care of your own duties and answering for your actions. It is the core value for living honorably. Children can become remarkably responsible when they are given responsibility. Let your children know that their contribution helps the family. Little by little, give your child chores that he/she is responsible for.

06. Punctuality

Punctuality simply means being on time. Children must learn to be punctual. Being punctual helps your child make the most of their learning and sets positive patterns for the future, helps the child develop a sense of responsibility both for others and for him/her. It also improves their self-confidence. Punctuality doesn’t mean going to school on time only. It means doing everything on time.

05. Discipline

The word “discipline” comes from the Latin word “disciplina,” which means “teaching, learning.” Discipline is a very important quality that must be instilled in each and every child. Children are not born with it, so it’s your duty as a parent to teach them or inculcate in them the art of being disciplined. Discipline is helping the children to evolve self-control. Discipline is setting limits and correcting misbehavior.

We often punish children for not being disciplined. But little do we realize that when we punish them it only creates a feeling of fear in them and they try doing it out of fear. Therefore, it is important for parents not to punish their children and rather be patient with them; and encourage and appreciate them every time they do better. Discipline cannot be taught to children in a single day it takes time and with the passage of time it will become a vital part of their life.

04. Respect

One of the most important values you must inculcate in your children is respect. In order to get respected you must respect others and this exactly what as a parent you must teach your children. Teach them that they must respect not only their elders but also other children. If children don’t have respect for peers, authority, or themselves, it’s almost impossible for them to succeed. A respectful child takes care of belongings and responsibilities. But keep one thing in mind when you are teaching your kid this quality that respect is not the same as obedience. Children might obey because they are afraid. If they respect you, they will obey automatically.

03. Self management

Self-management teaches children to independently complete tasks and take an active role in monitoring and reinforcing their own behavior. It promotes self-reliance and independence among children. Self-management is an important quality that every child must learn. Children must learn to do their own work. You can develop this habit in your child by making them eat and drink on their own, make them get ready by themselves for school and by making them do their own works.

02. To be honest and truthful

‘Honesty is the best policy’. We are all aware of this easy and simple phrase but to actually follow this is quite a difficult thing. Honest people are always loved and respected. So if you are able to teach your child, right from the beginning, to be honest this will definitely be very helpful for him/her in future. being honest and truthful will always help  your child in building up a good personality and character. And this will help your child to be a better person in life as well.

01. Good etiquette

Manners and etiquette for children are ranked as the most significant quality to be taught to them. The key to teaching children to behave mannerly is instruction. Tell them what good manners are and what bad manners are. Some good manners that must be taught to children from the beginning are: to be polite, to be helpful, to have good table manners, to be neat and clean, to adjust when the situation demands etc. Good Manners are essential for every child’s self confidence and success. Besides, a well-mannered child is always loved.