Having electricity has become very important and where I’m we expect the lights to go out as soon as a strong wind passes, its frustrating because we have to start looking for torches and putting water in flasks. Generators are a good backup but its still a problem with the power company

This post struck me as soon as I saw it. I quickly looked at the name of the person to see if he/she was African or better still Nigerian. I say this because it is a common situation in Nigeria. We are so used to it, we are in a country where we generate practically everything, from water, to light, etc. During situations like this, we hold dearly to our phones which have been charged and catch up with posts, friends etc. I never like it when we do not have light, it is always so quiet and frustrating, coupled with the heat wave in our country. I’m the type that will always put on the tv when there’s light just for the noise even when no one is watching. I love the noise and the feeling of activity around me.
Don’t worry, yours didn’t last for that long, just a day. Ours could go on for days with the electrical company still coming up with outrageous bills at the end of the month. We are all so used to it, the noise of the generating sets are overwhelming, but it generates electricity is all that matters. God help us.

I always loved when the lights went out, but that was when I was a kid but now it’s really impossible if there is no electricity. I know once we had delayed the bill payment and they had our services discontinued for the whole day, as we were not at home they straight away removed the meter. We made it back home late in the night and to our horror no lights we had to spend the whole night on candles till the next day the bill was paid and the meter back on its place. But you have made the best of what was to be done in the spare time. Instead I would have kept on moaning and crying till the electricity resumed. We also do have the same issues and that to on regular basis because the place we stay is still into development and there are frequent lights out for expanding the generators.

good for you there its amazing that you thought about
sometimes if you are in a situation you will blinded by the emotions and that makes you see negativity. so sometime it is really hard to do that, but if you tought your self to do so often then you will do it all the time , for sure. good for you and thanks for tellling us aobut it

@Michelle ,

Indeed, it is an advantage that we have our online earnings. At least, they accumulate to many when we don’t withdraw them. At least on a time when we needed it we can have them.

It is nicer too, that we have not only one earning site. I am happy I was referred here also, because it helps a lot for me to have more earnings. 🙂

Yes elders in the society are not cared for and valued much these days. Till the time they are find and are of use to the children they are very good and appreciated by one and all but once the problems start with age children also change their attitude and all the love and affection which used to exist goes out for a toss. It is very sad to see elders left at old age homes or left to rot outside the house as the children consider as nothing but a burden and of nuisance value.

I doubt if one can expect anything from the present generation. As many are unable of taking care of their own children and families. Elders have to invest time and take good care of their health and be physically and mentally alert to face all problems in life on their own. Only a handful of children take care of their parents in the way they should. It is difficult to imagine this generation doing such kind acts as majority seem to be self centered. Thanks for the share.

It is saddening that the young generation care less for their elders. You are right, parents or elders should had planned enough for their old age; they should keep some money for their own expenses when they grow old. This is to be sure that they will enjoy what they had labored for so many years; they deserve a happy retirement.

elder is our crown and worked for us more than we can do for them their life style was tyrning and we are having better life, and lot of our and newer generation has no respect and feel that they are good without us and they will live for ever, i really hate it when they think like this and in the future yea they will be sorry, and feel how our elder felt now, God help us and them in this un controlable generations, thanks to the nice touchy super post

True, if such activities are encouraged in the children they will teach them a sense of discipline and time management. Once they know how to value their time they will see to it that they do not waste time as it is limited. There are so many activities to choose from if one would want to. For doing all this the parents should not have spoilt the children and inculcated bad habits like addiction to online games, mobiles lazing around etc.

This has to be taught since a young age as if one catches them young then this habit will come to them like how a fish would swim in water once it is born. These will also turn out to be life skills as should some child unable to read or study and be able to complete higher studies plan b is always ready as these children will be doing what they like.

It is so true that schools changed the calendar of activities like in our university the final exam is set April first week.Last Christmas I initiated pigments painting with the kids at home That was a was a very exciting activity making the children at home my nephews busy. You are right, that way kids can acquire earlier skills and talents.

Activities are so good for children, it keeps them busy and occupied. On summer vacations, my children are active 247. My daughter gets enrolled in gymnastics and my son in football. Its not just about fun loving activities, like the parks and all, but get skilled in what you like doing. You may even find these puzzle books or word search good for these kids, it helps with their vocab. I do not give room to just tvs, games etc alone, but get busy.

Very good post. At the same time we can think about their leadership developeent skills.

While leadership skills can come naturally, children learn lessons along the way that significantly impacts them later in life. The right words at the right time can make all the difference.

Here are few great tips to help you instill the right skills in the future leaders in your life.

1. Set a good example.
As a leader, you realize the importance of setting a good example for your team. This is even truer of your role as a parent. By allowing your children to see how well you balance your business and personal roles, you’ll teach them accountability through effective leadership.

2. Encourage team activities.
Early on, identify your children’s interests and encourage their participation in group activities. Whether it’s joining a scouting troop, participating in sports or joining the school band, children learn valuable lessons about teamwork through these activities.

Related: To Raise a Well-Adjusted Adult, Teach Your Kid Early About the Value of Reputation

3. Emphasize perseverance.
The best leaders learn to handle failure as gracefully as they handle success. It’s important to expose future leaders to disappointment rather than protecting them from it. Children need to learn to handle the loss and move forward when the other team wins or someone else is elected class president.

4. Build negotiation skills.
Every good leader knows the art of compromise. Instead of giving your children a firm “yes” or “no” to a request, make an offer and allow them to counter that offer by offering solid points. Teach them negotiation skills like never giving up something without asking for something else in return.

5. Hone decision-making abilities.
Children should learn how to make good decisions as early in life as possible. Because children become overwhelmed by too many choices, narrow down the options to two or three, whether a child is deciding on afternoon activities or a movie to watch. My wife Kristy says “Teach your children to weigh the pros and cons of each option in order to make the most informed decision possible. This will help them to make correct decisions in everyday life.”

6. Practice confident communication.
When you go to a restaurant, do you place orders for your children? You can actually turn a simple dinner into a confidence-building exercise by having your children speak directly to servers. Allowing them to order and speak directly to servers will help them gain confidence in themselves and be able to communicate what they need.

7. Encourage work.
Often children are eager to begin working in some capacity. If your child wants to set up a lemonade stand, support them and encourage it. Once your children are old enough, they can take on work opportunities like babysitting and mowing neighborhood yards, provided you live in a safe neighborhood. These early jobs can be essential to building leadership skills in children.

8. Enroll in summer camp.
Summer camp is filled with opportunities to participate in team-building activities. Once youth reach a certain age, they may even be asked to help counselors. While many camps require counselors to be 18, a regular camp attendee may be able to land a spot assisting counselors, where they’ll be tasked with leading groups of younger children.

9. Have family game night.
Instead of spending an evening staring at your respective screens, consider an evening of board games instead. A family game night not only provides a unique way to spend time together, it helps children learn to be a good sport, play by the rules, and think strategically.

10. Teach project planning skills.
As a family, you likely have many planned events, from family vacations to visiting relatives. As you prepare, don’t leave children out of the planning process. Treat each event as though it were a business project, holding brainstorming sessions and delegating smaller tasks to your young family members.

11. Use vision boards.
One fun way to teach children goal-setting is through the use of vision boards. They’ll have fun cutting out pictures and arranging them on a board, and in the process they will learn how to visualize what they want to achieve.

12. Avoid jumping in.
When your child works on a project or activity, it can be tempting to jump in and help, especially if you see your child struggling. Instead, consider stepping back and letting your children work through it themselves. After the fact, you can review the obstacles and challenges that emerged during the task and ask for ideas on how things could have been done differently.

13. Find a mentor.
As great an example as you are to your children, a mentor can be invaluable. A trusted friend or family member can be a great mentor, especially if that person is accomplished in an area in which your child expresses interest. There are also organizations that can supply screened members as mentors.

14. Encourage reading.
Studies have shown the benefits of reading for fun in childhood, with children who read having greater intellectual progress in a variety of subjects. Young readers tend to learn more about the world, even when the reading is of a frivolous nature.

15. Reward optimistic thinking.
The fact that optimism is connected to success should not be lost on your family. Reward optimism, especially when that optimism is connected to attempting to reach a goal.

Financial expert Miranda Marquit teaches that “to teach your children money management you need to allow them to make mistakes. Have them make a list of what they want, then help them to prioritize what on the list is more important and have them save for it.” This will teach them valuable lessons that will help them throughout their whole life. It will also help them know what they can and can’t afford.

In small ways, today’s leaders can prepare younger generations for their future as business leaders. Each of these suggestions will not only create better leaders, but can help children perform better in school and develop better personal relationships throughout life.

Well, it is really good to teach them a lesson they will never forget.

It is better to be at a safe distance from toxic characters as they try to spread their negativity to others. If we are forced to deal with someone like this in the place of work we should just make it a professional relationship. We should not be affected by their words or mannerisms even if it irritates. We should not allow that thing to get into our mind. We cannot expect a donkey to understand and start behaving like a horse.

If it becomes too much or the person tends to be overbearing. I will sternly tell him what I will do if this continues even if he is a superior. In my experience what I have observed is that the moment I raise my voice everyone goes silent and does not trouble me or take me for granted. That is my ultimate weapon for these people.