Staying Connected with Your Family

Family is an important factor as you live through your life. It’s one of those few things which stays with you throughout your life. Of course, people from your family die as you move on, but new born babies also join as family members. Parents are also important for kids and teenagers. They also learn different things from their kids and other family members. Families play an important role in success. Family will always be there when you have lost your way or even when the skies are grey. But nowadays kids do not pay attention to their families and stay alone to play games on their smartphones, instead of spending time with their families.

Mobiles, laptops and tabs separate us from each other which is not a good thing. These days, kids play games from which they learn nothing rather than learning and spending time with their family. So today, I am going to give you some tips to stay connected with your family. But before anything else, let’s just pay attention to the benefits of spending time with family. Spending time with family helps in identifying your skills. It’s one of the main sources of seeking knowledge and learning how to handle different situations which you go through in your life. The fun which you think you’ll get from gaming and social media, you can also get from your family when you play and talk with them. 

But, some family members are busier than others but you should know how to spend time with them because it will affect your image and shape your character. You will learn more about family reunions and fights. You will learn more about handling fights and staying calm. And if you stay connected with your family, your family members will point out your mistakes so you can correct them in the future. Family, no wonder, is the biggest blessing of Allah Almighty but kids these days ignore it instead of being thankful for it. You need your parents more than they need you. So, kids, it’s important to get some time off from social media and games and spend time with your family. Here are some tips to stay connected with your family.

Try to get under your sibling’s skin

Your brothers, sisters and cousins are a big part of your family and you must spend time and play with them. Getting under someone’s skin means tang karna in Urdu, which brings you closer to your brothers and sisters. You should not do it all the time, especially not when your brother or sister is studying, otherwise, you can get into big trouble, but that’s how your childhood passes, yes! With mischief! So go and get under your brother’s skin now!

Doing Creative Things//Study with Your Parents

It’s really important to be creative, like building something with a Lego with the help of your parents or learning to cook with them. This makes you close to your parents and that’s the best way to spend time with your parents, especially on weekends. If your parents are busy, you can always spend time or play with your grandparents. They are also a main part of your family like parents and siblings. You can learn a lot from them. They can tell you the story of their life and the problems they faced. You can also play games like Dumb Charades, Ludo or monopoly with your parents or gather your whole family and play. This will be the best family gathering and it will be fun. I promise it will be one of the most magnificent days you will ever have.

Going Outside as a Family/ Eating as a Family

Going out to a park, mall or to a family Gala will be the best gathering for your family. It will be fun and you can also invite your friends and cousins too. You can enjoy watching a movie or going on a hike with your family. Another best thing is to eat every meal with your family every day at the dining table together. That will make you even closer to your family instead of eating alone in your room. Cousins are also part of your larger family. You can invite your cousins to stay overnight at your house or you can host a one-day trip to a lake or park. You can also play a cricket match together. 

Kids, these are some tips with the help of which you can stay connected with your family. Give some time to your brothers, sisters, cousins, parents and grandparents. It has so many benefits that would never end. Now, go and spend time with your family and live a happy and successful life!