Parenting for boys can be both rewarding and challenging. Here are some tips for raising boys:

1. Provide a positive male role model: It's important for boys to have positive male role models in their lives. This can be a father, uncle, grandfather, or another male figure who can guide them and show them how to be good men.

2. Teach them to communicate: Boys must learn how to express their feelings and communicate effectively. Encourage them to talk about their emotions, and validate their feelings.

3. Encourage physical activity: Boys are often full of energy and need an outlet for their physical activity. Encourage them to participate in sports or other physical activities, which can also help them develop teamwork and social skills.

4. Teach them to be respectful: Boys need to learn how to treat others with respect, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Model respectful behaviour yourself, and teach them to listen to others and be kind.

5. Encourage independence: Boys need to learn how to be independent and self-sufficient. Encourage them to take on responsibilities and make decisions independently, while providing guidance and support.

6. Teach them to be responsible.

How to improve communication skills?💁

Improving communication skills is a continuous process that requires consistent effort and practice. Here are some tips that can help you improve your communication skills:

·         Listen actively: Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions to clarify, and provide feedback to show that you understand.

·         Be clear and concise: Use simple and straightforward language, avoid jargon or technical terms that others may not understand, and organize your thoughts before you speak.

·         Practice empathy: Try to see things from the other person's perspective and show that you care about their feelings and opinions.

·         Use body language: Use appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures to enhance your message and show that you are engaged in the conversation.

·         Practice active speaking: Use assertive language and tone of voice, use "I" statements instead of "you" statements, and avoid interrupting others.

·         Read and write regularly: Reading and writing can help improve vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, which can all contribute to better communication skills.

·         Seek feedback: Ask for feedback from others about your communication skills and work on improving areas where you may be weaker.

·         Attend communication courses: You can attend communication courses or workshops to learn more about effective communication techniques and gain practical experience through role-playing and feedback.

 

Remember, improving your communication skills takes time and effort. However, with practice and consistency, you can become a more effective communicator and improve your personal and professional relationships.                                                                     

What is the importance of communication?

Communication is essential in almost all aspects of life, and its importance cannot be overstated. Here are some reasons why communication is so important:

Building relationships: Communication helps build and maintain relationships. It enables us to connect with others, share ideas, and express our feelings.

Sharing information: Communication is the primary means by which we exchange information. We can inform, educate, and persuade others through communication.

Resolving conflicts: When there is a disagreement or conflict, communication is the key to resolving it. Effective communication can help to clear misunderstandings and find solutions.

Making decisions: Communication is essential in decision-making processes. We need to communicate with others to gather information, evaluate options, and come to a consensus.

Achieving goals: Effective communication is vital to achieving personal and organizational goals. When people communicate clearly and efficiently, they can work together more effectively and achieve their objectives.

Enhancing creativity and innovation: Communication fosters creativity and innovation by encouraging the sharing of ideas, brainstorming, and collaboration.

 

In summary, communication is an essential life skill that plays a critical role in building relationships, sharing information, resolving conflicts, making decisions, achieving goals, and promoting creativity and innovation.                                                                

 

How to choose the best career …👍

Choosing a career can be a challenging task, and it requires thoughtful consideration and self-reflection. Here are some steps you can take to help you choose your career:

 
👉Assess your interests and strengths: Start by identifying your passions, hobbies, and interests. Consider what subjects you enjoy learning about and what activities you enjoy doing. You can take personality and career assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or Strong Interest Inventory, to help you identify your strengths and preferences.
 
👉Research careers: Once you have identified your interests and strengths, research careers that align with them. Look at job descriptions, educational requirements, salary expectations, and employment outlook. Consider talking to professionals in the fields you are interested in and asking them about their experiences.
 
👉Consider your values: Think about what is important to you in a career. Do you value job security, work-life balance, creativity, or helping others? Make sure the careers you are considering align with your values.
 
👉Try it out: Consider job shadowing or interning in a field that interests you. This will give you hands-on experience and help you determine if the career is a good fit for you.
 
👉Set goals: Once you have identified a career path, set specific goals and create a plan to achieve them. This may include earning a degree, gaining experience, or networking.
 
Remember that choosing a career is a process, and it is okay to change your mind as you gain more experience and learn about yourself. It is important to find a career that is fulfilling and aligns with your values and interests.
 

Easy to learn DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS

 

 DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS

Pronouns that simultaneously indicate the nouns are called distributive pronouns. These pronouns are in the singular form and they always come after the verbs.

1. EACH

"Each" is used to indicate every one of the two or more people or things that are distinct. "Each" goes before a singular noun and is followed by a singular verb.

Examples:

Each sentence is divided into two parts. 

(Singular noun = "sentence", singular verb = "is")

• Each worker has been provided with his own instrument. 
• Each boy was in the pool

"Each" used after a plural subject assumes a plural verb.

Examples:

• They each have their own costumes. 

    ("They plural subject, "their" - plural verb)

• They each have a pair of their own skis,

    In case of numerals, "each" is used after the numeral.

Examples:

• The correct answers are worth two points each . 
• The books are worth fifty rupees each.

"Each of" assumes a plural noun/pronoun and a singular verb.

Examples:

Each of the three people was blind and deaf. 

("people" = plural noun, "was" singular verb)

Each of the trees was marked. 

Each of the houses was demolished.

Parenting: The teen agers

 

Parenting: The teen agers

Teenagers, dealing with hormone changes and issues of identity, fornication, and alcohol, may feel that no one can understand their passions, especially parents.

 

The youngster times pose some of the most delicate challenges for families. Teenagers, dealing with hormone changes and an ever-complex world, may feel that no one can understand their passions, especially parents. As a result, the teen may feel angry, alone and confused while facing complicated issues about identity, peers, sexual behaviours, drinking and medicines.
Parents may be frustrated and angry that the teen seems to no longer respond to maternal authority. Styles of discipline that worked well in earlier times may no longer have an effect. And, parents may feel alarmed and helpless about the choices their teen is making.
As a result, the teen times are ripe for producing conflict in the family.

Typical areas of parent-teen conflict

      Controversies over the teen’s curfew,
      The teen’s choice of musketeers
      Spending time with the family versus with peers
      School and work performance
      Buses and driving boons
      Dating and fornication
      Clothing, hair styles, and make up
      Tone destructive behaviour similar as smoking, drinking, and using medicines

Dealing with the issues of nonage can be trying for all concerned. But families are generally successful at helping their children negotiate the experimental pretensions of the teen times — reducing dependence on parents, while getting decreasingly responsible and independent.
 Still, there are a number of advising signs that effects aren't going well and that the family may want to seek outside help. These include aggressive behaviour or violence by the teen, medicine or alcohol abuse, promiscuity, academy truancy, skirmishes with the law, or raw behaviour. Likewise, if a parent is resorting to hitting or other violent behaviour in an attempt to maintain discipline, this is a strong peril sign.

HOW TO REMEMBER : RELATIVE PRONOUNS ( WHOEVER/WHATEVER/WHICHEVER/ AS/BUT)

 

 WHOEVER/WHATEVER/WHICHEVER

These pronouns are known as compound relative pronouns and they do not have an antecedent.

Examples:

• Whoever wishes to come with me is welcome.
• Whatever be the reason, your sin cannot be forgiven.
• Whichever way you consider the offer, it will prove beneficial.

6. AS, BUT

These words function as relative pronouns. "As" is used after "such" and "same" and "but" is used in a negative sentence.

Examples:

• Opportunities such as this do not come again. . 
• He thinks the same as I do about orphans.
• This is nothing but a satire on the political leaders.

                                                                               To be continue..