Fostering- How to Teach a Child about Love and Family: By Lizzie Ducking- It is heartbreaking to see a child in foster care because we will know that something drastic has happen to him. Although it is heartbreaking, it is also comforting because that child is no longer enduring hardship and is in a safe environment.
A child who is in foster care mostly likely has been without love and care otherwise he would not be there so he really need someone to show him love and for him to know that he can trust adults.
There are many reasons why a child might be in foster care and if a child is in our custody, we should be very careful about the way we approach him. We would need to show him affection but in an appropriate way. If we want to hug him, we should put our arms around his shoulders, further down can be misunderstood.
We have to show love before we can teach it therefore, it is very important that the child know that we care about him. Being kind to him is showing love and once he see it, then we can teach him that if he is kind to others kindness will return to him.
A foster child may not know that a family supports each other. Therefore, in the family environment let him see how each other supports the other. Let him see the communication and love. Let him see the family working together to accomplish a goal. Involve him in the family activities so he can get a feel of what it is like being part of a family.
He might be withdrawn because of what has happen to him and a new environment might further his withdrawal. Therefore, give him space and time to adjust. Do not force anything upon him, that would only make things worst.
We should show him that he is important to us and the best way to do that is to spend special time alone with him, do something with him, and listen to him. Once it is established that we can be trusted, the child will open up to us and his adjustment in our home will be easier for him.
Fostering a child can make a difference in his life. If we show him love and the importance of family, it will establish trust. Trust is important because it can create stability and productivity. It is also good for an individual to foster a child because it is an act of giving. Anything we give, something will be given back to us.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have been in this field for over 25 years. I enjoy helping and encouraging others. My main hobbies are reading and writing. I am a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am also President of the Parent Teachers Organization. President of the Parent Supporter Task Force and a member of the Parent Leadership Institute.
My website is: http://www.lizzieschristianbookstoreandmore.com. I sell a variety of Christian Products such as E-books, Poems, and Teachings. Free weekly Devotions. Inspirational products like Crosses, Bible covers, Plaques, Figurines and more.
By Lizzie Ducking
A child who is in foster care mostly likely has been without love and care otherwise he would not be there so he really need someone to show him love and for him to know that he can trust adults.
There are many reasons why a child might be in foster care and if a child is in our custody, we should be very careful about the way we approach him. We would need to show him affection but in an appropriate way. If we want to hug him, we should put our arms around his shoulders, further down can be misunderstood.
We have to show love before we can teach it therefore, it is very important that the child know that we care about him. Being kind to him is showing love and once he see it, then we can teach him that if he is kind to others kindness will return to him.
A foster child may not know that a family supports each other. Therefore, in the family environment let him see how each other supports the other. Let him see the communication and love. Let him see the family working together to accomplish a goal. Involve him in the family activities so he can get a feel of what it is like being part of a family.
He might be withdrawn because of what has happen to him and a new environment might further his withdrawal. Therefore, give him space and time to adjust. Do not force anything upon him, that would only make things worst.
We should show him that he is important to us and the best way to do that is to spend special time alone with him, do something with him, and listen to him. Once it is established that we can be trusted, the child will open up to us and his adjustment in our home will be easier for him.
Fostering a child can make a difference in his life. If we show him love and the importance of family, it will establish trust. Trust is important because it can create stability and productivity. It is also good for an individual to foster a child because it is an act of giving. Anything we give, something will be given back to us.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have been in this field for over 25 years. I enjoy helping and encouraging others. My main hobbies are reading and writing. I am a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am also President of the Parent Teachers Organization. President of the Parent Supporter Task Force and a member of the Parent Leadership Institute.
My website is: http://www.lizzieschristianbookstoreandmore.com. I sell a variety of Christian Products such as E-books, Poems, and Teachings. Free weekly Devotions. Inspirational products like Crosses, Bible covers, Plaques, Figurines and more.
By Lizzie Ducking
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