Teach children to notice and pay attention to their surroundings through a story about a father and son playing a game during their daily commutes.
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Teaching children the value of being present and observant in their surroundings is crucial.
Parents can find creative ways to reward and inspire their children to pay attention to details.
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Teaching the Art of Paying Attention
A father and son played a game that involved asking the son questions about what he had noticed during their common commutes. The father's intention was to teach his son the importance of paying attention to details and not taking his surroundings for granted. This activity allowed the son to develop the skill of truly seeing what was happening around him.
Rewarding and Inspiring Attention
While the specific game mentioned may not be suitable or practical for everyone, parents can find their own ways to reward and inspire their children to pay attention. It doesn't have to involve quarters or physical rewards; the real gift is teaching children the value of being present and observant in their surroundings.
"When Robert Lovett, the future State Department official and Secretary of Defense, was a kid, it happened that both father and son took similar routes in the morning and evening—although at different times—to work and to school. Lovett and his father would often play an interesting game based on this coincidence."
Ryan explains the game and shows you why you should train your child's perception on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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