Why Are Emotional Gifts Useful For Children?

Today’s article contains a short story that illustrates the importance of emotional gifts. One of the parents comes home after a working day with something for their child. It can be a toy car, a doll, a drawing… something like that. When said parents experience the joy that the child expresses, they decide to do the same the next day. Thus, they come back with a toy or a treat.

Then this parent decides to bring gifts more often after they realize how happy the child will be. Thus, they give them a little every day. What do you think will happen in the long run?

The child can get used to the gifts and stop appreciating them because what used to be a surprise becomes a habit. When the child gets used to this, he will be disappointed the day the parents come home empty handed. It does not sound logical. Can your parents’ wallet support this type of expense? Is there at all room for all these gifts in the house?

The negative side of too many gifts

In reference to this question , educator Andrés París confirms how beautiful the smile, surprise, gratitude and illusion in a child’s face is when they receive a gift. The best part is that you do not have to spend money. However, material gifts prevail these days. In many cases, parents give these gifts to compensate for the lack of attention and affection. So what happens? In Paris’ opinion, the child ends up losing the aforementioned illusion.

Is there a way to change this result? In fact, Paris recommends emotional gifts. Why? Because children already receive all kinds of gifts on birthdays and other holidays. For example, they get a prize when they lose a tooth and go on school trips or vacations with the families when they get good grades.

Children receive too many gifts and that is why they stop appreciating them, as they become the norm.

Thus, the real value of a toy disappears, and children enter an absurd spiral where adults try to impress them with larger, more expensive and more technologically advanced gifts.

Emotional gifts

So what are emotional gifts? According to Andrés París and his theory, they are related to the ability to last in the memory and consciousness of the person who gives them, and the person who receives them. This type of gift unleashes feelings of love, tenderness, gratitude, etc.

In this connection, the educator recommends giving the children emotional gifts:

• Quality time. Oddly enough, this can be one of the most difficult gifts to give a child. This is because people are always busy and stressed trying to optimize productivity. But what about the time they will spend with the family? And what about the time they will spend for their own well-being? That said, if you really want to give your kids a nice gift, spend time with them to enjoy, learn from each other and get to know each other. It will be an unforgettable gift for everyone.
• A smile. Sometimes watching your child smile is all you need to do. According to Paris, this is a wonderfully contagious gift. This is because the little one will also enjoy his own smile and laughter.
• A hug. This is one of the most beautiful and heartfelt emotional gifts. It contains skin contact, and as Andrés París himself says, it is an association of hearts that shows the little ones that you will always be there to protect them, love them and make them feel safe.

• Written notes. Although this is a dying habit, you may want to leave a small note in a place where your child can easily find it. It is an amazing detail, a surprise and a gift that will surely fill them with joy.
• Encouragement. Children need to know that they are valued. Thus, it is a wonderful emotional gift to applaud performance.

Concluding thoughts on emotional gifts

If you really want to enjoy a child’s sincere smile, keep in mind that emotional gifts can be a wonderful option to make them happy.

Do you not think that people should laugh more and spend less money on things they do not really need, which will not make them feel as good as a hug or a kiss?