Raising a child is all about developing the right habits. Many of them are laid before 3 years. And if you show your child family traditions from childhood, it is very likely that in the future he will proudly adhere to them.
What are family traditions
Tradition is a repetitive activity that is common in a particular family. The presence of such things has always distinguished the noble families, it was considered necessary to follow some rules, which later turned into very pleasant moments. For example, the tradition of family dinners gathers all close relatives at one table. There are traditions to keep the pedigree of your family, regularly supplement it with new names and photographs. Collecting and storing family heirlooms is also a tradition, and such things are inherited and highly valued.
The presence of such habits unites the family, distinguishes it from the rest. Many traditions were lost during the years of Soviet power, but now there is an opportunity to revive something of the past or create a new one. And the younger generation will be happy to take part in this, and in the future they will also use it in creating their own family.
Common traditions allow us to unite the team, introduce common values in education and upbringing. For example, the awards of the grandfather, received in the war and carefully preserved, can serve as an example for the grandson, will become an incentive to achieve some heights and receive their own awards.
How traditions are formed
Traditions usually arise on their own when something is repeated every year. For example, celebrating the New Year with your family or visiting relatives on January 1. Joint trips to nature can become a tradition or barbecue on May 1 - this is also a regular action.
Tradition is something the whole family is involved in. Of course, there are times when adult children cannot come, but this should be the exception rather than the rule. For everyone to honor such events, it is important to remember them in advance and start preparing. For example, even before the month before the New Year, you can start to compose a holiday menu together or remember how the holiday went last year. This has a very big impact on children, she gladly takes part in this.
The maintenance of tradition depends on the elders. In adolescence, children rarely seek to participate in traditional activities; toddlers and adults alike have a taste of these activities. It is necessary to maintain the habit, even if part of the family refuse to participate. Over time, they will understand its importance and offer it to their children themselves.
It is important not to force someone to participate in certain activities, but to captivate everyone with what is happening. Tradition is a repetition of an event, a situation, but they can happen in different ways. Each holiday can be made unique and bright. All albums and relic boxes can be beautifully decorated, and even photographs can be collected into a special album that will become the pride of the family.
Creating traditions is a fun process. Create something today, and in many years your grandchildren will thank you for the memory and many years of repetition of warm moments.
