DESIRE: Does your child desire to learn how to fish or is it just a passion of yours? Young children especially are greatly influenced by one or both parents and many times desire to imitate them even if not particularly interested in the sport. Try to determine if their desire to learn is genuine or if it's only to please you. If it's the latter then proceed slowly and don't have high expectations. If it's not fishing they are interested in but just wanting to be with you then perhaps you should try another activity with them. This may require some patience and sacrifice on your part especially if you're an avid fisherman. You may really want your child to have your same passion but if they don't, they don't. Don't force it on them.
ABILITY: If you determine they really "do" have a desire to learn how to fish then you must consider not only their ability but also their limitations. Age will be a determining factor for that. You don't want to burden small children with over sized equipment or complicated lures. They will quickly become frustrated and so will you. For instance if you know your child is squeamish then use a simple artificial bait instead of live crickets, worms or shrimp. On the other hand an older child likely will want the challenge of more sophisticated gear (like Dad).
SAFETY: This is listed last but Safety is always first when children (and adults) are around water. It should go without saying that proper fitting life jackets must be worn. There's no giving in here for any reason. If your child does not want to wear one then they shouldn't be around water. No room for compromise. You are the parent. Tell them they have to wear a life jacket or they stay home. NEVER take your eyes off of smaller children around water even for a minute. Accidents happen fast. If your child is older you may want to teach basic boating safety skills and what to do in an emergency. Hopefully you won't have one but it's best to be prepared and good for them to know.
Fishing is a fun and relaxing sport and one you want your child to enjoy fishing with you but be a good sport and parent. Test your child's desire and if it's genuine proceed with teaching them within their ability. Take all necessary measures to ensure their safety. Cover these three basic areas and perhaps you'll have a fishing buddy for life.
I have some very fond memories of fishing with my 3 brothers and Dad. We'd get up around 3 am to load up the boat and drive to a nearby marsh. When the boat lift lowered our 16' boat into the brackish waters it was still dark but the sun was just starting to peep over the horizon. Even in the middle of summer we had to wear a jacket. The mist was heavy from a fog that lingered over the water but soon the sun was up and we were shedding jackets. By noon we were sweating. Dad knew how to find the schools of trout and we pulled them in as fast as we could get out poles back into the water. Those were some fun times. ? Desire ? Ability ? Safety
DESIRE: Does your child desire to learn how to fish or is it just a passion of yours? Young children especially are greatly influenced by one or both parents and many times desire to imitate them even if not particularly interested in the sport. Try to determine if their desire to learn is genuine or if it's only to please you. If it's the latter then proceed slowly and don't have high expectations. If it's not fishing they are interested in but just wanting to be with you then perhaps you should try another activity with them. This may require some patience and sacrifice on your part especially if you're an avid fisherman. You may really want your child to have your same passion but if they don't, they don't. Don't force it on them.
ABILITY: If you determine they really "do" have a desire to learn how to fish then you must consider not only their ability but also their limitations. Age will be a determining factor for that. You don't want to burden small children with over sized equipment or complicated lures. They will quickly become frustrated and so will you. For instance if you know your child is squeamish then use a simple artificial bait instead of live crickets, worms or shrimp. On the other hand an older child likely will want the challenge of more sophisticated gear (like Dad).
SAFETY: This is listed last but Safety is always first when children (and adults) are around water. It should go without saying that proper fitting life jackets must be worn. There's no giving in here for any reason. If your child does not want to wear one then they shouldn't be around water. No room for compromise. You are the parent. Tell them they have to wear a life jacket or they stay home. NEVER take your eyes off of smaller children around water even for a minute. Accidents happen fast. If your child is older you may want to teach basic boating safety skills and what to do in an emergency. Hopefully you won't have one but it's best to be prepared and good for them to know.
Fishing is a fun and relaxing sport and one you want your child to enjoy fishing with you but be a good sport and parent. Test your child's desire and if it's genuine proceed with teaching them within their ability. Take all necessary measures to ensure their safety. Cover these three basic areas and perhaps you'll have a fishing buddy for life.
I have some very fond memories of fishing with my 3 brothers and Dad. We'd get up around 3 am to load up the boat and drive to a nearby marsh. When the boat lift lowered our 16' boat into the brackish waters it was still dark but the sun was just starting to peep over the horizon. Even in the middle of summer we had to wear a jacket. The mist was heavy from a fog that lingered over the water but soon the sun was up and we were shedding jackets. By noon we were sweating. Dad knew how to find the schools of trout and we pulled them in as fast as we could get out poles back into the water. Those were some fun times.
As parents, I feel it's important to teach our children the importance of helping others. Let's face it: an overwhelming amount of children and teenagers these days feel entitled to just about everything. Helping out others for the sake of helping is so foreign to them. This attitude so common in children, if left to increase, has dire consequences not just for their own wellbeing, but also for the success of our culture as a whole. It is important that our children learn that we need to help and care for other's that need it for they too, one day, may need help as well.
There are such wonderful lessons that can be learned for the children and teenagers who give to others. The sense of accomplishment and caring for others is something that can greatly impact children and teenagers for the better and is, therefore, something that us parents must nurture in order for us to raise responsible and caring members of society.
It is also important to consider the importance of setting a good example in this area. Children learn what their parents model, so it is vital to demonstrate to your children the importance of helping others. Volunteering as a family is a wonderful way to create some family unity, bring together closeness, and learn how wonderful it feels to freely and unselfishly give to others.
Are you looking for some volunteering ideas for your family? Check out the list below for some great volunteering ideas that your child will absolutely benefit from.
Volunteering Children Idea #1: Nursing Homes
It's a tremendously sad reality, but it's true. So many elderly individuals are moved into nursing homes and are left there with little visitation and interaction with even their own family. Older individuals are treasures and must be treated with love, dignity, and friendship. What better way to show our children the value of elderly individuals than to visit and build relationships with them. Please consider this option as I believe these wonderful people are one of the most neglected population in our society. It saddens me, especially since these special individuals carry with them so much love and knowledge that can be shared with so many.
Volunteering Children Idea #2: Soup Kitchens
Helping to prepare and serve food to those who are needy is a wonderful way to teach our children to be grateful for what they have and to feel a sense of community by giving to those who cannot afford a meal.
Volunteering Children Idea #3: Habitat for Humanity
This is another great organization to get involve with! Helping to build a home for a family in need is a wonderful way to, again, teach your child to be grateful for what they have and to give to a family in need.
Volunteering Children Idea #4: Hospital Volunteerism
Visiting sick children and adults is a wonderful way to give to others. Reading books and just visiting means so much to those who need some relief from the constant reminder that they have some health problems.
These are just some ideas to help encourage volunteerism in children. Sit down as a family and decide together what you would like to do! If your children are not on board, don't worry about it. As they go through the actions of giving, they're bound to see the value in it and begin to feel a se
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