Every child has his or her own creativity but how can you help cultivate this creative side in him or her?
For me this is one problem I encountered during my growing up years. I was an artist and I knew I could do things that my other friends cannot do well, like playing the piano, drawing and some other stuff that really made sense.
But the thing is I just fell out of interest on those skills. Yes I can still play good music but when I stopped practicing I felt that my creativity started to become stagnant. I still do know how to draw but not as good as before. I can still do stuff but not as imaginative as when I was in high school.
I got stuck to what I only knew. I think I didn't progress at all and the interest had gone off my system. Now that I have my own children and I see their potential I will not let this thing go its natural death. I want this potential to progress. In order to maintain or develop the creativity of a child here is a guide to help your children.
Whenever your child create something great, post their art works in a prominent spot of your home for them to be inspired to do original things. Create a secure environment where your child feels safe to express and be himself. Attend their school programs in which he is a participant. The child will feel important and he will strive to do a great job. Join in their activities at the very least and show an interest in their artistic activities.
Surround your home with art. This need not put a hole in you pocket. Buy prints of your favorite painting if your child is fond on doing drawing, CD's of piano music if she likes music, beads and other craft materials if she is fond of doing crafts. Encourage them to voice out their opinions on the things that they really love to do. Help them to actualize their vision. The best thing is really to listen to their dream and help them to pursue it.
Respect your kids for who and what they are. Some children are really moody when they are born artists. Respecting your child's uniqueness and stressing that differences are valued will help him build his self confidence which in turn inspires the confidence to do original things.
To have a child who has lots of idea and is very creative is very special for us parents. Not all parents get to have children like these. Always be on their side and guide them. feed them all the necessary things that can stimulate their ideas and skills.
Most of the time these comes from the genes. They say if you are an artist somehow you will have a kid who will pursue the arts as well. But even it is in the blood still it needs the tricks let the spark stay on with the child.
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