Listen to Your Childs Daydreams

William Martin once wrote, “Do you have agendas for your children that are more important than the children themselves?” In today’s society it seems that the lives of children are far too occupied for them to pursue and develop a particular interest.

The joyful and sometimes slow creative process is trampled by the perceived necessity

to get things done as quickly as possible.

“Do they have time to daydream? From your children’s dreams will emerge the practices and activities that will make self-discipline as natural

as breathing,” said Martin.

We can often lose sight of this idea given the tough demands on our daily lives, but most parents would agree that this is exactly what

they want for their children.

Actively listening to your children will provide you with the necessary clues to

discover what truly motivates them.

Awareness of these interests can help them engage intellectually and really focus their efforts. In time, creativity and self-discipline will indeed

become as natural as breathing.

While there are those who like to think some people are born geniuses, the expert consensus is that genius takes

time and opportunity to develop. As noted by neuropsychologist Rex Jung, exceptionally high-level

achievement is a dynamic interplay between intelligence and creativity.

Experts also agree that creativity is a significant component of genius. Intelligence, expertise, and

creativity are the result of a parent listening to their children’s passions, not trying to dictate them.

Simple everyday activities like daydreaming and recess can have significant impact on this

development, as children are given the opportunity to try different things, and make mistakes.

As time passes, curiosity begins to transform into passions, and is thus transformed in

creativity and genius.

The simple act of listening to your child can be the difference between ordinary

and extraordinary.

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