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Familial values go a long way in shaping one’s personality. Parents need to realize this. They should try to imbibe values of sharing in children at a very early age. Without which children will become selfish. And selfishness is the single-most cause of familial discord in the long run.
When there is no sharing in the family, there can never be any bonding. Bonding creates strong attachment between family members. A family is only a support system if the members of the family bond with each other deeply. Otherwise how could it be a support system?
If you are a parent who wants to cultivate the spirit of sharing in the family, and do not know how to do it, here are some tips.
Eat from a single plate
Try this exercise at dinner. Don’t do it everyday, lest it become boring. Make your children eat from one single plate. Let them share their food with their siblings. You can lead them by example, by sharing your plate with them. By doing this, children will learn the art of giving others as much as they give themselves. They will become more conscious of the proportions they take, and the proportions they give others. They will realize if they are selfish or not. More often than not selfish people do not know they are selfish.
Help them help others
Give your children a chore of finding someone in need, so that they can help this person in need. You can help them help this person in need. By doing this, they imbibe the behavior of giving, which is so vital for the family and society.
