We all have some or the other hobbies. Some of our favorite hobbies are there since our childhood. It is always helpful to have good habits developed in the kids’ right from the very beginning. In fact, parents should strive to encourage kids to participate in great hobbies. Hobbies have multiple effects. It is not only necessary for development of social skills but also mental and intellectual stimulation. Modern age has been bombarded with latest technologies. Some of these like video games and PC have adverse effects on kids as well. The onslaught of video games has led to children developing laziness, obesity, mental stagnancy and what not! Such kids will have some real problem later in life.
A hobby can work wonders to the overall personality of the kid. Having a particular, consistent hobby can help in developing skills like patience, management, determination and accomplishment. The greatest hobbies always teach skills like knowledge that is crucial in every sphere of his life.
Hobbies can also help children in making new friends thus enhancing their social skills. Hobby is a great source of joy. Hobbies take a child beyond the mundane world of video games, TV and DVDs. A kid can practice hobby either in a group or alone. The prime purpose of having any hobby is personal fulfillment and self expression. It does not lead to any sort of financial gain. Children can afford to spend a lot of time on their hobbies and enhance their skill. For some of the kids, it could be a sport like cricket, tennis, football, badminton or any other sport.
Many kids love to indulge themselves in dancing, singing, playing musical instruments or play acting. One of the favorite hobbies of many kids is cooking. Not many know but cooking has highly therapeutic effects. Even net surfing or computer games can be hobbies.
It is up to the parents to discover what their children are interested in and subsequently encourage him/her. If a child is interested in craft work, motivate him to do better. A kid could be interested in activities like puppet making, stitching, finger painting, painting, vegetable painting, book craft, string painting, collecting stamps, origami, making paper and cloth dolls etc. Many children have also transformed their hobbies into their professions when they grow older
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