Why You Should Teach Your Children about Romantic Love

Princess Wendelyn is a beautiful princess who lives in a gorgeous kingdom with her father, the king. While she had everything a princess wanted, she longed to have a prince with whom to spend the rest of her life.

When she told her father of this wish, her father was adamant in his stance. He told her she didn't need to be with a husband since she had everything she could need. Unfortunately, the king's firm stance made Wendelyn very depressed, and she had to seek the help of a hag to make sure her wish came true.

When you think about how the story progresses, you wonder: "What if the king hadn't been so quick to deny the princess' wish? Would it have changed anything? Would Wendelyn have been able to find her prince with his help?"

Whatever the answer is, we cannot give a firm answer. While the princess has managed to find her prince in the end, it was not without sacrifice. Fortunately, her kindness saved her from a terrible fate, and she could be with the prince of her dreams. Her father, who also learned how much his daughter loved the prince, was willing to let his daughter marry the prince in the end.

As you can see, all worked out. Still, we can't deny that it would have probably saved the princess a lot of heartaches if her father had been a bit more open-minded in the beginning.

However, that isn't always the case. As parents, it's their expected duty to make sure their child is safe and treated well. While the king was able to meet his daughter's basic needs, he couldn't understand that she needed romantic companionship that goes beyond parental love. As children grow up, it is up to the parents to ensure they are with someone suitable and respectful—lest their children seek the aid of a witch!

While it's certainly awkward to talk about the trials of dating and courtship to your little ones, the benefits of showing them what makes a healthy relationship outlives the negatives. Once you teach them what a healthy relationship is, you can find peace knowing that your children will grow up well-adjusted and happy.

by Ryke Leigh Douglas

Living a Fairytale is more than just Happy Endings

How important is a child to learn proper morals and good values? How do you see yourself aiding children in their journey to become happy and contented? We all know that living a fairytale is more than just happy endings; it's how we get up and face our realities that can differ from person to person. 

They say that a child can only do so much they can handle. I believe no such thing. Just as Princess Wendelyn succeeded in finding the witch's pearls and saving her prince, children can do whatever they want just as their hearts desire it. Do not get me wrong; it is never a form of disobedience when your child fails to follow your every word. It simply allows them to find their own way, make their own mistakes, and see their lives for how they see them.

We do not condemn children to a place where they will feel trapped and unhappy. We are not the dictator of anybody else but ourselves. 

"It's a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young." -Walt Disney.

While we are set to face the world in rigorous times, it is never too late to be the best examples we could be for our children. They are not pets that we command over, but they are people waiting for their chances to grow and become established individuals in our society someday. 

A fairytale is something we dream of having, a charming partner, a beautiful home, and abundant possessions. But living a fairytale is more than just happy endings. What we desire today is not the actuality we will get in the future. Wanting your children to succeed your way may hinder them from truly thriving in life.

by Ryke Leigh Douglas 

When Children Experience Reality

Reality is always as harsh as it could get. The rough start of the year 2022 is an uphill battle for most countries in the world. Despite the pandemic, some households are experiencing fires, floods, the loss of a loved one, or even poverty. During these times, we frequently forget that there is more to reality than meets the eye. We experience pain as we experience happiness. We feel love just as we feel hatred. As such, it is not all the time our situations are at their worst because there are always two sides to every coin. 

Is there a brighter side to reality? Well, yes. Our children, whom we can count on for their imagination and creative thinking, are the ones we often disregard in times of hardships thinking they cannot contribute as much, but we are wrong. Instead of banning them from speaking up, being a 'know it all,' or even refusing them to aid us in our troubles in life, we should invite them to family meetings and make serious conversations. When children experience reality, there is a whole new perspective to see.

What you must very well know is that life will get more challenging as you go further into it; you must appreciate every little thing that will come your way- especially your children.

When children experience reality, they see it as an obstacle to overcome. Tight on money? They try to help you through understanding and patience, for they cannot buy as many toys as the other kids can. You can't take care of the dog? They would step up and assist you by playing with your dog whenever you're busy. The thing is, children are receptive to the environment they are in. They know when you are sad, and they know when there is a problem. Sometimes they tell you, and sometimes they don't. Such is the wisdom of a kid.

A child's imagination can reach limitless ends as they come up with creative solutions to their problem. You don't have to be frightened; let them know what is occurring because they will understand and help you. 

"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today."   — Stacia Tauscher

by Ryke Leigh Douglas 

Importance of Reading in a Child’s education

A community with a strong foundation is a step closer to a successful nation. What better way to strengthen one's nation than to shape their children with utmost love and importance. Children have a profound talent for learning new things. They come and go through places and pick up bits of pieces of information that help build who they will become in the future. 

As such, it is highly necessary that we allow our children to grow through mediums that affiliate their minds to the great body of knowledge available for them for consumption. Thus, the importance of reading in a child's education.

Why is it essential for a child to read and re-read everything they learn? Why is it necessary for adults to pave children's way toward a knowledgeable future built with proper information and access their inner creativity through the many literary pieces available throughout history?

A child is but a sapling of a great tree waiting to be nurtured. Their capabilities are never limited, and the possibilities for their future are endless. If we do it right, children will ought to grow magnificently in the best place possible. 

Be it in a humble home in the woods to the great halls of a palace, children are clays yet to be molded by the environment around them. Such is the fate of high leaders and their destinies to lead humanity to a better tomorrow. Walt Disney would not have created the Disney world if his friends and family did not support him through his endeavors, and so did Dr. Seuss. 

I believe in the saying, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass.

The fact that we are responsible for our children's growth is one thing that should encourage us to step our lullabies further. The importance of reading in a child's imagination will spike their interests in this big, big world. The task to equip our children with the knowledge they so deserve to know is like preparing our own soldiers for war. We never know how strong they will become if we let ourselves be their teachers. What better way to show them what is waiting for them than through books! 

by Ryke Leigh Douglas