How to Spot and Enhance Your Kid's Talent

• Post By : XcreativeKids
• Date : Thursday 23rd August 2018 09:00:00 AM
• Comments : 62

Singing was my daughters' passion. Whenever he heard a new song, he would memorize half of the lyrics, the entire tune and would sing away at every occasion, be it visiting the relatives or going to play with his pals at the park. Like most parents, I felt wonderful about the fact that my little one had a hobby and I decided to nurture it further. If you are also a parent and you are lucky enough to know what interests your kid or you are oblivious of what your kid likes then you should read the following guide on how to spot and enhance your kids’ talent.

 Try Different Things

In case you are among those parents who haven’t got a clue of what interests your kid because the kid seems to like singing on one day and demonstrates a passion for sports the next day then you must not get confused. Instead, you should let your kid participate in as many activities as possible. Some kids develop a passion for something only when they realize that they are not attracted toward other hobbies. So, let your kid decide what he or she likes best by trying different passions.

 Work with What You Have

As parents, we often hope of having a kid who will be just like us and step into our shoes one day. But when the kid starts to develop a hobby or passion for something, we are often left with a feeling of betrayal. If you also hoped your kid to be a tech geek like his father or a dancer like his mother but the kid is drawn to singing, then you should realize that your kid is unique and appreciate that. Do not expect the kid to be who you want him or her to be but appreciate what talent your kid is showing and start motivating him or her to do better.

 Do Not Compare

The worst thing a parent can do with a kid is to compare him or her with someone else’s kid. Even comparing two of your own kids should be avoided. Such comparisons might make your kid feel that he or she is lacking in some way and might promote the feelings of self-doubts. So, your focus should always be on letting a kid be who he or she is and motivating him or her to be better at what he or she likes best, be it singing, dancing or playing the guitar etc.

 No Pressure

If all the kids in the vicinity have started showing a liking for something or the other, while your kid is just sitting idle for the whole day, then you must not feel disappointed. You must remember the mantra, “Every Kid is Unique” and let your kid be. Some kids find their calling later in life, and if your kid is like that, there is no harm in that. Just encourage your kid through counseling, telling them some inspirational stories and by spending quality time with them. Never push your kid towards an activity or hobby that you think would be good for him or her as it might take the free will away from a kid and make him or her, feel like a caged animal.

 Seek the Experts

If your kid is showing an inclination towards a hobby like singing, dancing or sports, you should develop that talent by hiring the best person or an expert to lend him or her a hand with it. The expert will nurture the kids’ talent and would train the kid to be better at his or her passion every day. The expert will also ensure that your kid learns from his or her mistakes and doesn’t feel disappointed due to small mistakes. When hiring the expert, make sure you hire someone who has experience in dealing with kids and training them for months or even years. It is also highly recommended that you keep an eye on the progress made by your kid by getting engaged in the learning process. You can do it by listening to him or her, or you can take small tests to keep up with how much the kid has learned.

 Control Your Expectations

Last but certainly not the least, as a parent, you must never bog down your kid with all the expectations you have for him or her. You should let the kid learn from his or her own experience and try to improve. Never let the kid feel that he or she has to win a competition or get a trophy because you expect it. Instead, let your kid decide that he or she wants it and be prepared to do some counseling if he or she can’t get it.

Also, never set very tight deadlines for your kid to improve his or her performance as it might stress the kid and make him or her, feel worthless if he or she isn’t able to meet the deadline. Instead, you should set reasonable deadlines and reward the kid when he or she meets a deadline. The reward can be something the kid loves like a new toy or do something you all love, like quality family time. Setting the deadlines is important because it will make your kid more disciplined and teach him or her the value of time management. Creative, Fun and Learn should be your focus, and you should ensure that your kid focuses as well.

Be an active, empathetic and a smart parent and your kid will appreciate it when the right time comes.

"History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children."******Nelson Mandela******