When a man and a woman decide to fill their lives with children's laughter, they find themselves at a crossroads. On the one hand, a child is happiness and joy, and on the other, a great responsibility. Let's try together to figure out what the concept of "provide the child with everything necessary" includes.
Maslow's Pyramid
Maslow's pyramid represents human needs. The most significant are at the bottom and form a kind of foundation. The closer to the top of the pyramid, the more social needs become.
Maslow's pyramid gives us a basic idea of what a child will need. The task of parents is to objectively assess their capabilities and make sure that they can provide these needs.
Physical needs
"Live to eat" or "eat to live"? When it comes to providing the child with everything necessary, the choice falls on the second option. Nutrition is the basis of life. Children must be sure that they will always be fed, and parents must provide this need in full.
Sleep is also a physical need. Of course, you can live without proper sleep for quite a long time, but this will not lead to anything good. A separate bed with a comfortable mattress and comfortable linens, as well as the absence of noise, will help to ensure the need.
Safety
Man is, of course, a rational being, but he is not alien to the feeling of fear. If the child is afraid of the "babyka" and the "under the bed" monster, then parents should not worry. However, if the fear is very real, then you can send a distress signal. It is worth starting to worry when you realize that fights often happen in your family. Then think not only about the safety of the child, but also about your own.
Love
Love is at the same time the easiest need to provide, and the most difficult. The child is defenseless, he, like no one else, needs the manifestation of feelings. The family should teach him how to love and be loved. When the child grows up, he needs to be explained that not only the family can give and receive love, but also other people. Friendship is one of the best ways to meet the need for love.
Respect and dignity
This need is provided by respect for the child. If you respect his decisions, give him personal space, then you won't have problems with respect and trust. The path to dignity lies through recognition, which can be achieved, for example, like this: praising a child for the first painted flower, for wearing a hat on his own.
Self-actualization
Let your child learn new things, do not refuse to answer the constant "why". Spiritual growth, self-improvement underlie the need for self-actualization.
