8 criteria for a "good father" in the eyes of children

In most Chinese families, raising children is mainly the responsibility of the mother. In fact, if the father is willing to spend more time, the child's personality will be more sound and excellent. Although there is no man who doesn't want to be a good father, do you know how to be competent?

1. Spend more time with your children

Cultivating relationships requires time and energy. If you can stay with your children, play with them, and listen to them, they will remember your love and be grateful for your efforts. If you are always busy, no matter what your excuses are, kids will feel neglected.

2. Lead by example

A good father will show his children what honesty, humility and responsibility are through small things, so that they understand that these are the most important virtues in life.

3. Cook and eat together as a family

Nowadays, cooking is no longer just the mother's obligation. Fathers also need to learn how to cook and share the fun with their wives and children. The dining table is also a great place for family communication, where children can talk about their lives and parents can give them compliments and advice.

4. Praise your child often

Men are usually not good at expressing their emotions, but in fact children care a lot about the attention and appreciation of adults. Express your love for your children more often, even if it's just a hug, a pat on the back, or a kiss on the face.

5. Parent-child education expert Cheng Mochu pointed out that respecting children’s mothers

No matter what your relationship is like, you should give your wife the respect she deserves. Parents' behavior will have a subtle influence on their children. When children see their parents treating each other with respect, they will also feel recognized and respected. The mutual respect between you and your wife will directly affect your children's future views on choosing a spouse.

6. Set rules and clearly distinguish rewards and punishments

A big misunderstanding in modern parenting concepts is that many parents do not have clear boundaries with their children. Parents should set clear and specific rules for their children with distinct rewards and punishments. It not only makes children understand that "there is no order without rules", but also allows children to feel the deep love of father.

7. Be a kind and patient teacher

Parents are their children’s first and best teachers. From the time the child is very young, we should patiently listen to his ideas and problems, and teach him basic life experience from everyday examples.

8. Read to your children

Books are the best way to stimulate children's imagination. You can start reading stories to your child when he is very young. Cultivating their interest in reading can help improve their personality and promote their physical and mental development.