We know what the children will ask of the Magi this Christmas, but Do we know what they would ask us, their parents, if we proposed that they write us a letter? Weather. They would ask us to give them more time to play with them or to share a fun afternoon full of laughter and happy moments.
Judge Ángel Campo, magistrate of the Provincial Court of Asturias has written an article in the newspaper La Nueva España that we encourage you to read in full since invites us to reflect on these holidays and on the excesses and consumerism that has been coupled. Is that what really makes us happy? And above all, is what makes our children happy?
Time to play with them: the best gift
A few days ago we shared the announcement that Famosa has made for this Christmas in which encouraged parents to play more with their children, to tell them time and enjoy their childhood before it's too late.
Because if there is something in which all parents agree, it is in affirming that time goes by too fast and that the baby we hold in our arms today will not take long to walk through life independently, without needing our support or our permanent accompaniment.
That is why it is so important that the time we have is dedicated exclusively to our children, forgetting about haste, stress and mobile phones. They are in an age where they need us more than ever, and it is perhaps at Christmas when this need becomes more evident.
"We insist that this night be magical for our sons and daughters, and for this we look for the fashion toy, the latest model, the most expensive, the biggest, the most colorful. But then, maybe we forget, that we important that we give one or another toy, it is not the object, but rather that we allow those little children to share it with us, to teach us to play with it, to explain to us how it works and, above all, that through that toy will have at our disposal a time with exclusive dedication "
"We live tied to work, mobile, worries, the clock, extracurricular activities. Time escapes between our fingers, and what is worse escapes childhood and memories of our children" - Judge Field reflects in his article.
So remember that more than toys, what our children need is that we play with them and dedicate our time to them. Because what better toy is there than dad or mom?
Apply consistency and common sense
In my opinion I think that the reflection of this judge is full of reason. We live in a society that encourages consumption and competitiveness. "I have already written my letter to the Magi, Y I'm going to ask ten things. How many?"- the other day a little friend from school asked my son.
The shopping centers are now crowded with people full of bags. Binge shopping here and there. Gifts for everyone and the more, the better. Trolleys full of toys that they will not do if they do not subtract illusion and distort the true meaning of Christmas.
"Something similar, occurs with the gifts of the day Reyes or Santa Claus. As these dates arrive, we feel obliged to buy the most expensive, colorful gifts, because they are fashionable. And if we do not buy them, we fear that our children may be isolated and marginalized. "
"But the most serious thing is that, as stated in a recent survey, many parents to buy these toys are indebted above their means; generating overdrafts, which are going to beat their economy during the following year or maybe longer "- emphasizes Ángel Campo.
Let's not lose our perspective or buy compulsively: let's give away using the head. Although we believe not, our children will thank us and also our pocket!
Choose appropriate toys
Another aspect that Judge Campo wanted to highlight in his article is the importance of choosing toys according to the child's age, which favor your imagination, learning and creativity.
"Children need to play with toys, not that toys play with our children" - reflects the Judge.And, how many times we will not have bought a toy guided by the striking images of its box or advertising, without knowing if it was really the most suitable for the age of our son? There are so many brands, so much variety and so many models that sometimes it can be difficult to choose the right thing.
On the other hand, there are also times that it seems that we want to "burn stages" too quickly with our children. Let's adapt our gift to your age, your abilities and your understanding. Only then will we be able to really enjoy it and play with it.
"Many times we buy inappropriate gifts for their age, so we see boys and girls of 8 years or less, who have latest generation phones, much more powerful than their parents, unlimited access to the Internet and social networks, computers tremendous electronics, motorcycles, drones, etc., for whose use, on many occasions, they are not trained or have the necessary maturity "
"Hence, the problems arising from its use come later, with cases of: Bullyng telephone, Cyberbullying, Child Grooming, Stalking (different forms of harassment ultimately) causing serious physical and psychological problems becoming more and more frequent. our minors, and sometimes unfortunately, end up in suicide "- alert in his article.
With the passage of time, toys have become increasingly sophisticated, and although technological toys have great advantages for children, we must not forget the benefits of symbolic play, traditional board games to share a while in family, or outdoor games.
Let's live these parties applying common sense and without being dragged by consumerism. But, above all, let's keep in mind that The best gift for our children is us and our time. This Christmas ... we decide!
Via New Spain
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