Who has the most influence on children.

Greetings friends! Welcome to my participation this exciting contest hosted by @okere-blessing, where I will be sharing my my views on the influence of children using the hints as my guide.

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Who has the most influence on children? Explain with convincing reasons.

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In our world today, a lot of people tend to have an influence on children. Persons such as their friends, teachers, neighbors, the media and even house keepers for those who have one. However the biggest influence on children I believe still belongs to the parents or guardians (the family).

While friends, teachers and the media may have an influence on our kids, the family tends to have the strongest and most lasting impact on a child's development. Here are some reasons why:

First Teachers:
In every household the parents or guardian are the first teachers in a child's life as they teach basic skills like talking, walking, and even how to behave. While also, children tend to learn a lot by just watching their parents or guardians too.

Emotional Support:
Our family members are our backbone in any situation we find ourselves, therefore they provide us with love and support. So, when kids feel safe and loved at home, they are more likely to grow up confident and happy.

Values and Beliefs:
Although they are not coded into genes, parents still seem to pass down their values and beliefs to their children which helps to shape how the kids see the world and what they think is important.

Daily Interaction:
Children spend a lot of time with their families, this means that parents can guide their kids' decisions and help them learn their right from wrong.

Role Models:
Parents are seen as role models by their children, so if a child sees their parents working hard, being kind, or handling problems well, they are likely to imitate those behaviors.

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Who influenced you most during your childhood?

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It's no news that I grew up in a broken home as my parents were separated, but then my mother's presence was everything I needed. My biggest influence as a child growing up was my mum since I was staying with her after the separation until my teenage years before I met my dad. I won't say she was the perfect one in doing so, but then motherly love was all I needed and she never felt short of that as she gave me her best in everything such as;

• Being my primary caregiver
• Taking on the nurturing role
• Teaching me that communication is key (always encouraging me to tell her how I felt about something).
• Helping out in my daily routines (such as meals, homework, and bedtime).

Although she would make mistakes being human too, but she had always reminded to speak up if she did something wrong.

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Do you think children can retrain themselves even when they have good backgrounds/home training.(You can give examples,if any)

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I believe we all have seen a lot of scenarios like that where both parents of a child is very discipline whereas the child is a trouble. So yes children can retrain themselves even if they come from good backgrounds or have solid home training and this can happen for several reasons.

For instance, as we grow up, we start to form our own opinions and make our own choices and as we encounter new friends or experiences that influence us differently than what we've learned at home. For example, a child who was taught to be kind and respectful by his/her might start acting differently if they hang out with a group that encourages bullying or disrespect.

Another good example of this happening is when children face challenges or peer pressure where they feel like they need to fit in with a certain group, then, they might change their behavior even if it goes against their upbringing. A good student might suddenly start skipping classes or getting into trouble just to be accepted by peers.

Lastly, as we grow into our teenage years and young adults, we tend to seek independence, at this stage some of us may start questioning the values we were taught, which can bring about exploring different lifestyles or beliefs that may lead to adopt new habits or behaviors.

In essence, as much as strong background can provide a solid foundation, children can still change and retrain themselves based on their experiences and the people they surround themselves with.

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How are you influencing the younger ones around you.

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I believe that I am positively influencing my younger ones by showing them the good values I learned from my mum in several ways.

At every given time I try to demonstrate kindness and respect in my daily interactions, so that when they see me treating others well, they learn to do the same. Like if I help someone in need or speak kindly to others, they pick up on that behavior and start to act similarly.

Second, I always encourage them to work hard and stay focused on their goals by sharing my own experiences with them, with the hope that it inspires them to put in effort too. While I also try to be a source of emotional support for them in moments they face challenges or feel down, by being there to listen and offer advice.

Lastly, by sharing lessons from my mum, like the importance of honesty and integrity to help them understand the value of these qualities. Therefore, by living out the values I learned, I believe I am setting a positive example to help shape my younger ones into better individuals.

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I want to take this opportunity to invite @bossj23, @ikwal and @abdullahw2.

Thank You for your Time

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