5 Tips to Educate Children Not to Become 'Matre'

Every parent obviously wants their child to be a good person, which at least does not bother others. For this reason, it is necessary for responsible parents to educate their children. One of the important things that parents must teach their children is that children do not grow up to be 'matre' or materialistic.

The role of media in this case can also have a significant impact on the growth of our children. We all know, soap operas in Indonesia are almost all unworthy to be presented to children, because in them many contain bad teachings such as speeding, love, doing evil, not spared also there is usually a problem of seizing property.

This is what then triggers the child to then transition into a materialist. Triggered from the clichéd plot of soap operas that fight over property, thus making a dogma in the child's mind that the treasure is very important. The problem is when the seizure of the treasure justifies all means, so that the child will imitate the scenes.

That's why it is the duty and duty of parents to instill the understanding of life that not all things that smell of material are important, even though they are needed. As taught by The Lantern Kasih Bali School to its students, the following are some things that can be taught by parents to children so as not to become a matrealistic figure.

• The first thing every parent should do is teach your child to be grateful. Always be grateful and think positively in life will make anyone happy. Materialism comes from a state of dissatisfaction or unhappiness, and is always less because it sees others more. That's why gratitude is such an important point.
• The next thing parents can do is to teach that pleasure can not all be measured by money or something expensive. Teach that with something cheap or even free, children can already feel fun and happy. Singing or dancing together, drawing or doing costless art activities would be a very good idea compared to taking a walk to the mall.
• Educating children by giving gifts is good for motivating. However, there are times when this will make them become matre. Well, instead of giving goods it's good to give rewards in the form of experiences that are not measured through money. Mommy can promise to take her on a picnic to see the animals or maybe to the amusement park when she gets a proud achievement. This will better educate children not to matre and measure everything through money.
• Every parent must also be good at keeping words. Do not let when children near parents talk about things that concern the material. Avoid being educated that having certain products will make them surrounded by more people. The child will ask for new things like his friends have. Not infrequently they will also ask their parents to give better items than their friends' things.
• Teach children to be generous and love to give. Children also tend to imitate their parents more. Therefore, it is better to do the act of giving alms directly in front of the child rather than just telling stories. Teach children to share cakes with neighbors, interfailrahmi with activities with people in the home environment, and so on.

Educating children requires a process. That's why every parent must also always be patient in instilling good life values for their children.