EXPECTATIONS & DREAMS 2
As soon as a child functions on it’s own, away from the comfort of the mother’s womb, it becomes aware of it’s surroundings, Some quicker, some slower. All require motivation at a variety of times. Spontaneous or not, it commences to develop into an independent human being. In the outside world a new and exciting direction is initiated to take it to the next level of development. Activities & skills are learned. Some purely for joy. Many will lead to function independently as a unique human being.
The following basics, in my opinion, become evident: 1. Character: the mental finger print that shows that every person is an unique individual. 2. Personality: a function that can be molded and altered over time resulting in changes, depending on environment, traditions, customs and offered opportunities. 3. Equipment: physical & mental abilities, talents, long arms, short legs, broad shoulders, strong minded, shy, enthusiastic, spontaneous, red hair, freckles and so forth. Obvious in my experience is that every child wants to eagerly learn things that catches it’s attention & interest. It learns that life will be about Choices and subsequently being Accountable for those choices.
With the above traits, it listens, observes, reacts and responds to impulses, Recognizing familiar faces, being comfortable here & uncomfortable there. One of the major developments is, in my experience, the curiosity & desire to investigate new “horizons”, expanding it’s world by learning to move about & around when not resting, sleeping or taking a “nap“.
Since verbal conversations are limited to sounds & signals for some time, there is no doubt the child wants to satisfy the term “Exploration“. Instant excitement for all involved enters the “arena”. Time is on the parent’s side. The parent (s) becomes part of the adventure to raise a child. Ready and prepared or not.
The above are fascinating facts to one who’s been professionally involved in Mobility, Athletics & Fitness Training The body & mind starts to become a team of sorts. Synchronized moving arms, legs & body begin their journey of improving the skills as available tools to function in society. Observing a child try, fail, succeed and perform shakes up assumptions about a lot of things that are part of parenting.
Moving from one point to another becomes, in my opinion, the basis of Athletics. Persistence after trying, failing, succeeding are a “Keystone” of holding it’s own among peers. It’s like showing the world improvement after multiple attempts of trying and not “blowing off” future attempts. Nothing seems to stand in the way of conquering obstacles and achieving success. The “Cornerstone” will be the unconditional trust in parents, teachers, leaders and alike. The opportunity to get involved has arrived. .Since a child appears eager, willing and able to learn many important things and “stuff” in the early years of it’s life, there is no time to waste. In my experience and opinion there are 3 basic tools for the Parents, teachers, coaches and leaders: 1. Teach me what I need to know and accomplish. 2. Guide me by example. Act as a role model. 3. Show me things, places & “stuff” to conquer. Thus doing things together on a Y&M, you and me format promises best results.
A strong, life long lasting bond between both will become a potential outcome. Success will gravitate both to multiple participant activities and group activities as well. Developing a sense of belonging to a “Team” can be a most desirable outcome for all involved.
I have experienced the following “stages” when working with my own children and professionally in Tennis, Athletics & Youth Fitness:
1. I don’t know what & how to do it. 2. I know I can do it. 3. I am curious to find out what & where my limitations are.
Personally, I know from experience that introducing Athletics on solid, simple basics, will over time show positive results. For one, the child will learn and subsequently become eager to take over & initiate the necessary work ethics to arrive at the “next level” & beyond.
The 3Skatter Format of simple basic, easy to do exercises has been the result of many years of observing, learning from and working with young people at a variety of locations around the globe. Visit us at www.3skatter-pe.com.
I welcome your replies, suggestions and comments very much.
You can also email me at: [email protected]
Hans Schmid
As soon as a child functions on it’s own, away from the comfort of the mother’s womb, it becomes aware of it’s surroundings, Some quicker, some slower. All require motivation at a variety of times. Spontaneous or not, it commences to develop into an independent human being. In the outside world a new and exciting direction is initiated to take it to the next level of development. Activities & skills are learned. Some purely for joy. Many will lead to function independently as a unique human being.
The following basics, in my opinion, become evident: 1. Character: the mental finger print that shows that every person is an unique individual. 2. Personality: a function that can be molded and altered over time resulting in changes, depending on environment, traditions, customs and offered opportunities. 3. Equipment: physical & mental abilities, talents, long arms, short legs, broad shoulders, strong minded, shy, enthusiastic, spontaneous, red hair, freckles and so forth. Obvious in my experience is that every child wants to eagerly learn things that catches it’s attention & interest. It learns that life will be about Choices and subsequently being Accountable for those choices.
With the above traits, it listens, observes, reacts and responds to impulses, Recognizing familiar faces, being comfortable here & uncomfortable there. One of the major developments is, in my experience, the curiosity & desire to investigate new “horizons”, expanding it’s world by learning to move about & around when not resting, sleeping or taking a “nap“.
Since verbal conversations are limited to sounds & signals for some time, there is no doubt the child wants to satisfy the term “Exploration“. Instant excitement for all involved enters the “arena”. Time is on the parent’s side. The parent (s) becomes part of the adventure to raise a child. Ready and prepared or not.
The above are fascinating facts to one who’s been professionally involved in Mobility, Athletics & Fitness Training The body & mind starts to become a team of sorts. Synchronized moving arms, legs & body begin their journey of improving the skills as available tools to function in society. Observing a child try, fail, succeed and perform shakes up assumptions about a lot of things that are part of parenting.
Moving from one point to another becomes, in my opinion, the basis of Athletics. Persistence after trying, failing, succeeding are a “Keystone” of holding it’s own among peers. It’s like showing the world improvement after multiple attempts of trying and not “blowing off” future attempts. Nothing seems to stand in the way of conquering obstacles and achieving success. The “Cornerstone” will be the unconditional trust in parents, teachers, leaders and alike. The opportunity to get involved has arrived. .Since a child appears eager, willing and able to learn many important things and “stuff” in the early years of it’s life, there is no time to waste. In my experience and opinion there are 3 basic tools for the Parents, teachers, coaches and leaders: 1. Teach me what I need to know and accomplish. 2. Guide me by example. Act as a role model. 3. Show me things, places & “stuff” to conquer. Thus doing things together on a Y&M, you and me format promises best results.
A strong, life long lasting bond between both will become a potential outcome. Success will gravitate both to multiple participant activities and group activities as well. Developing a sense of belonging to a “Team” can be a most desirable outcome for all involved.
I have experienced the following “stages” when working with my own children and professionally in Tennis, Athletics & Youth Fitness:
1. I don’t know what & how to do it. 2. I know I can do it. 3. I am curious to find out what & where my limitations are.
Personally, I know from experience that introducing Athletics on solid, simple basics, will over time show positive results. For one, the child will learn and subsequently become eager to take over & initiate the necessary work ethics to arrive at the “next level” & beyond.
The 3Skatter Format of simple basic, easy to do exercises has been the result of many years of observing, learning from and working with young people at a variety of locations around the globe. Visit us at www.3skatter-pe.com.
I welcome your replies, suggestions and comments very much.
You can also email me at: [email protected]
Hans Schmid
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