Sow That Seed That Your Child Will Have To Cultivate All His Life

Every good farmer knows that before sowing it is necessary to prepare the land, clean it of weeds, stones, pests, among other factors that may prevent a seed from germinating; Fortunately, there is no land more pure and fertile than the heart of a child, so do not hesitate, sow that seed that your child will have to cultivate all his life.

The allegories between the human heart -or some life situations- and the work of the land are also beautiful, illustrative. You will remember that story “of the little seed” that some parents told to satisfy a child’s curiosity to know where babies come from. Jesus the Nazarene also used as an example the allegory of the land to be cultivated, which he compared with the human heart ; He did it so that human beings would cleanse their hearts and there the word that he preached would germinate.

That is a good example, especially when we check the heart of a child where there is virgin soil ready to be germinated, we must not cleanse that heart of bad things because it is pure and that is why you must be attentive to what seed you are sowing always choose good seeds so that your heart always cultivates virtues.

Sow good seed

The purity of the heart of a child is indisputable, it is ready for any teaching and it is their parents and those close to them who must be aware of choosing the best seeds : that of truth, that of justice, that of compassion, that of compassion. equality, solidarity, tenderness … love!

That seed – sown with affection – must be cared for, just as a farmer cares for his sowing ; that care requires daily effort, watering may well be full of sweet words, compost can be the example you give your children with your behavior.

You will already know that the work of the farmer is self-sacrificing, but when the time of harvest comes the satisfaction is wonderful. Just imagine reaping all that love that you sowed in that heart as pure as your son’s.

And just as there are good seeds, bad seeds such as lies, envy, injustice, selfishness can also fall in that fertile land. Sometimes these seeds, such as weeds, do not need much care to grow and take over the soil that is in the heart of a child, so as a mother you must be very attentive to the examples of behavior that your child receives already the environments and antivalues ​​to which it is exposed.

No one is exempt from exposure to anti-values, it is not even necessary to leave home to see some errors or flaws in behavior, all human beings have thousands of defects and virtues; the question is to clarify to the child what is right and what is not and that as a mother you always choose to sow the good seeds and try to eradicate the bad ones.

7 examples of how to sow that seed

It is very very important that all mothers and fathers understand that children learn more than with words, with examples, although a good combination of both (words + examples) can help you to reap the best values. Also, think that good fruits also give new seeds and your child can multiply the love that you sowed in him.

Here are 7 tips that the self-described “multitasking mom” Katiuska Figuera published, these can help you sow values:

• Talk to your child about the value of honesty and truth. Explain that people who lie are not trustworthy, and those who cannot be trusted are not loved. Lead by example and keep the whole family honest. If you insist on honesty throughout your family, the child will learn this value from a very young age.
• Explain to your child what integrity is and how it influences their daily life. Explain that integrity means that people can believe you when you say something. In other words, the old-fashioned value of “your word is your bond” is still extremely important.

• Supervise him while he plays with other children. Teach him to share toys and the value of fair play. Teaching children about fair play will help them become fair adults.
• Teach your child how to be a good friend. Explain the difference between a true friend and acquaintances. By teaching your child how to be a good friend, you are also instilling the value of fidelity and respect.
• Instill empathy and compassion for others. Teach a child to put himself in someone else’s shoes, to be able to feel what another person feels. For example, you can ask “How would you feel if you were insulted?” to teach you the value of empathy. To instill compassion, you can say “oh god, I guess his arm hurts a lot.” If you feel compassion and empathy, your child will learn from your example.
• Watch a movie or TV show with your children. When unacceptable behavior or language is displayed, discuss with the child. Teach him what is unacceptable to you and others. If the movie shows scantily clad people, explain to the child why such behavior is unacceptable. When watching a movie or TV show with children, always explain what the unacceptable behaviors are, and provide reasons.

• Make your child feel responsible if he has done something wrong. Explain what he has done wrong, and why it is wrong. Teach him that his actions have consequences. It is a valuable lesson for all, and helps the child think about the consequences before acting.