If you have a boy at home, you must force him to practice the “Nine Practices of Life” [Compulsory Course for Boy Growth]

Raising a boy is never an easy task. They have both drive and rebellion; There are innocence and confusion. How to help them lay a solid foundation and cultivate excellent qualities at the starting line of life is a question that every parent should seriously consider. To help boys grow into towering individuals, the following nine ‘life compulsory courses’ must be practiced well during their growth process. one ️⃣ Thick skinned – Let setbacks become motivation. Boys need to have a “thick skinned” heart in order to not be discouraged when facing failure and not shrink back when facing ridicule. Take them to try more, participate in social activities, and tell them: other people’s evaluations are not the standard answer, what matters is how you see yourself. Be brave to be yourself, dare to express yourself, dare to question. Parents’ Tip: Create opportunities for children to try and make mistakes, and avoid blaming failures. Help children analyze the reasons for failure and transform them into a driving force for growth. two ️⃣ Confidence – Full of energy. Confidence is the most precious source of confidence in a boy’s life. Tell them that their voice is important. When communicating, one should hold their head high, have a firm gaze, and show recognition of oneself. Whenever they lack confidence, parents should become the biggest supporters and encourage them with actions: You can do it! Parents’ Tip: When discovering a child’s strengths, promptly affirm and praise them. Cultivate their confidence through small challenges such as speeches and presentations. three ️⃣ Open mindedness – cultivating creativity. The mindset of boys determines their future heights. Guide them to embrace a growth mindset: failure is not the end, but the foundation for the next success. In daily life, encourage them to think and ask questions such as “why?” and “what should we do?” to inspire them to learn how to draw analogies when solving problems. Parents’ Tip: Provide children with questions from different perspectives to stimulate their curiosity. Expand children’s knowledge through reading and observation. four ️⃣ Good eloquence – a boy who can express himself and pave the way for the future, with more opportunities and connections. Parents should consciously cultivate their ability to express themselves, so that they dare to share their opinions and feelings. Create a family atmosphere of “speaking and communicating more”, encourage them to speak boldly, learn to reason and persuade others. Parents’ Tip: Listen to your child more and avoid direct negation. Provide opportunities for public expression, such as family meetings, speech competitions, etc. five ️⃣ Having a broad mind – winning the hearts of people. The greater the mind of a boy, the broader the future will be. Teach them tolerance and understanding, and to live in harmony with others. Take them to read more history, geography, and biographies of famous people to understand different cultures and ideas. By doing so, cultivate their overall perspective and sense of responsibility. Parents’ Tip: Encourage children to learn how to put themselves in others’ shoes. Discuss celebrity stories with children and learn from the spirit of role models. six ️⃣ Competitive awareness – actively striving for many opportunities in life will not automatically fall into our hands, we must actively strive for them. Tell the boy that competition is not a bad thing, but a way to achieve goals. Cultivate their ambition and sense of purpose from a young age, so that they understand that sometimes taking the initiative is more important than waiting. Parents’ Tip: Inspire children’s competitiveness in small things, such as competing to see who completes tasks first. Help children set achievable goals and gradually enhance their sense of achievement. seven ️⃣ Steady response – Calmness is the key to a boy’s growth process, and it is the key to coping with pressure and challenges. Families should provide a safe and relaxed environment, and not get angry because of children’s small mistakes. Teach them to calm down and think about solutions when facing difficulties, rather than acting impulsively. Parents’ Tip: Simulate some “stress scenarios” and teach children how to make rational decisions. The family atmosphere should be harmonious, making children feel safe and accepted. eight ️⃣ Endurance training – persevering until the end. Endurance is the foundation of a boy’s path to success. Teach them the power of perseverance and believe that they can do it. Endurance is not achieved overnight, but is formed through the accumulation of small drops. Help them break down task goals, complete them step by step, and feel the meaning of persistence. Parents’ Tip: Cultivate children’s endurance through sports such as running and ball games. Using the ‘role model motivation method’, share successful cases of perseverance to the end. nine ️⃣ Learning to appreciate – seeing beauty and appreciating oneself and others is the secret to a happy life. Teach boys to discover their own strengths and recognize the shining points of others. Cultivate their love and appreciation abilities from a young age, so that they can confidently love themselves and sincerely praise others. Parents’ Tip: Tell your child something that makes them proud every day. Share appreciation and gratitude towards each other in family activities. Finally, raising a boy is a long-term and meticulous process that requires parents to have patience and methods. These nine ‘life compulsory courses’ are the cornerstone of their future success and happiness. Accompany them to practice these basic skills, and make them strong hearted, courageous, and independent men!