Raising Happy Children Even In Times Of Crisis

The society we live in has made it very difficult to be able to raise happy children without money.  This is because some of the needs of children are imposed by social pressure, which pushes towards consumption that is increasingly difficult to satisfy.

The happiness of being a parent is greater than any worries. However,  the responsibility of having a child is also unavoidable, particularly when it comes to the economic question.

However, it is good to know that yes, it is possible to succeed in obtaining the well-being and happiness of the family without necessarily exaggerating with the expenses.  And even without having to spend anything. This is because, even if it sounds like a cliché, what really matters are love, planning and a positive attitude; if we manage to adjust our budget from the first months,  the child will have the opportunity to adjust to the situation without being harmed.

Remember that children nurture their experiences with the help of the stimuli they perceive in the family, so it is  our attitude that will reveal to them if there is shortage or abundance. That is, if we don’t explain it to them, the children will not be able to know if economic problems persist or if a decision has been made about it.

How to raise happy children with no money?

To begin, it is necessary to have a solid formation in values, through which we can pass on to our children that happiness does not have to be placed in material things. Teaching the little ones to value the free things in life facilitates their growth in times of crisis.

However, there is no exact way to do this. So every family must be creative in educating in their own way. Some tips that might work for raising happy children in times of crisis are as follows.

• It is best to avoid having conversations or possible discussions on economic problems happen in front of children. In any case, if it happens, try to make sure that they happen in a calm way and that they are aimed at solving the problem.
• Stimulate children’s creativity, for them we must be the main creators of answers and improvisers of instruments.
• The union of the family instills a lot of trust in children.  So it is advisable to get together to eat together and even participate in all activities related to meal preparation.
• Teach your children to value what they have, to be thankful for it and to earn whatever they receive. From an early age, a child can learn the rules of coexistence and courtesy that will make him a good citizen.

• Keep them busy with simple and enjoyable activities, they will avoid the common demand for toys, travel and expensive visits. Organize outings in public places, where the little ones can release their energy and share time with the family. Without needing to spend a lot of money.
• Homemade toys with recycled material, as well as bringing the family together, allow children to enhance the result more. In addition, they  greatly stimulate the imagination of the little ones.

Other tips:

• A pet that doesn’t require a lot of expense and is easy to care for makes a great gift.  And it’s also a useful idea for keeping kids busy. It is also a way to increase their responsibility, having to provide the attention necessary for the life of a living being.

• Take advantage of every element available in the kitchen to create recipes that are affordable  and also fun. It is possible that the little ones prefer snacks, but they cannot always be bought; for this reason it is preferable to improvise with fruit sorbets, popcorn, juices and  daily processed foods in a fun way.
• Teach them to take advantage of every resource they have. Make the most of the pencils, don’t waste the glue, use the sheets of paper on both sides and don’t trade your things with other children, to make sure they are not lost.
• Establish  precise rules for saving light and water consumption. Quick showers and special times to watch television or use the computer.
• Try to hide the fear that this situation of economic crisis generates, because it is preferable that the children do not suffer from our stress.

• Avoid denying things for lack of money. On the contrary, let’s replace the negative sentence with a positive one. Let’s give new ideas.

It is very important to remain optimistic and not to set too strict rules; While part of the goal is to save money, the ultimate goal is to raise happy children. So that the limitations have to be consensual. Children must reflect on the proposals that are made in the family, so these must not be mere impositions.