Yesterday my 16-year-old son who goes to one of the top private schools in Bali mentioned to me that his friends are always asking why he doesn’t have a $1,000 mobile phone instead of a couple hundred-dollar phone.
Frankly the children would be better off with a human babysitter.
In Bali it would cost less, and they would at least learn something from their older babysitter.
My son is not one of those spoiled little brats that must have the latest thousand-dollar bicycle, $400 pair of running shoes and thousand-dollar iPhone.
I teach them "it is not how much money you make it is how much you keep".
I told him “The next time your friends state “your dad is rich why doesn't your dad buy you the latest expensive phone or shoes”, send this link to them.
Tell them my dad cares more about me than having me hooked on a phone.
He is teaching me the world firsthand and I am having plenty of fun doing it in.
Well-Being and Happiness
Beyond your child’s brain development, exercising their PLAY and SEEKING systems through a family vacation also contributes to their general happiness and well-being.
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| My 16-year-old son and I in Geneva last month |
I was very proud of him when he said to them "what do I need a thousand-dollar phone for I can chat, I can WhatsApp, I can search, stream and I can phone with this phone. it's enough".
"what do I need a thousand-dollar phone for I can chat, I can WhatsApp, I can search, stream and I can phone with this phone. it's enough"
My observation of kids going to most private schools is that many parents simply park their children there, give them all the toys such as Xbox and iPhone and then don't spend any time with them.
The phones and the Xbox's are babysitters.
My observation of kids going to most private schools is that many parents simply park their children there, give them all the toys such as Xbox and iPhone and then don't spend any time with them.
The phones and the Xbox's are babysitters.
Frankly the children would be better off with a human babysitter.
In Bali it would cost less, and they would at least learn something from their older babysitter.
My son is not one of those spoiled little brats that must have the latest thousand-dollar bicycle, $400 pair of running shoes and thousand-dollar iPhone.
I teach them "it is not how much money you make it is how much you keep".
"it is not how much money you make it is how much you keep".
I told him “The next time your friends state “your dad is rich why doesn't your dad buy you the latest expensive phone or shoes”, send this link to them.
Giving Children Vacations Instead of Toys Can Lead to Advanced Brain Development, Experts Suggest
Tell them my dad cares more about me than having me hooked on a phone.
He is teaching me the world firsthand and I am having plenty of fun doing it in.
In just the past few years we have spent months vacationing in countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Croatia, Italy and most of
Indonesia.
While you sit by your self ruining your eyes glued to your cell phone my dad is taking me places around the world.
We study the history and the geography of every place that we go to.
I am learning and enjoying first-hand at a price that cost my father a lot more than the price of an expensive cell phone.
This is much more beneficial for me, my future and my health.
Most importantly I'm spending time my family doing this.
This is much more beneficial for me, my future and my health.
Most importantly I'm spending time my family doing this.
So, don't ask me “why my dad doesn't buy me the latest cell phone”.
He cares so much about me that he wants to spend every moment of his vacation with me and teach me about the world and new experiences such as hiking, skiing, fishing and snorkeling.
Then tell your friend and his Mom and Dad to read this link
Giving Children Vacations Instead of Toys Can Lead to Advanced Brain Development, Experts Suggest
by Emmi Scott
Published on January 16, 2020
Vacations Boost Child Brain Development
If you’re one of the many parents struggling to stem the flow of unwanted toys into your home, here’s some good news.
He cares so much about me that he wants to spend every moment of his vacation with me and teach me about the world and new experiences such as hiking, skiing, fishing and snorkeling.
Then tell your friend and his Mom and Dad to read this link
Giving Children Vacations Instead of Toys Can Lead to Advanced Brain Development, Experts Suggest
by Emmi Scott
Published on January 16, 2020
Vacations Boost Child Brain Development
If you’re one of the many parents struggling to stem the flow of unwanted toys into your home, here’s some good news.
Several experts suggest that gifting children vacations and experiences instead of toys can boost their brain development.
In an article for the Telegraph, child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland postulated that vacations are an investment in your child’s brain development.
In an article for the Telegraph, child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland postulated that vacations are an investment in your child’s brain development.
She wrote, “This is because on a family holiday you are exercising two genetically ingrained systems deep in the brain’s limbic area, which can all too easily be “unexercised” in the home. These are the PLAY system and the SEEKING system.” (1)
Sunderland cited the work of Professor Jaak Panksepp, a world-leading neuroscientist at Washington State University. Panksepp discovered the PLAY and SEEKING systems. (1)
According to Sunderland, “The brain’s PLAY system is exercised every time you bury your child’s feet in the sand, tickle them on the pool lounger, or take them for a ride on your back. The brain’s SEEKING system is exercised each time you go exploring together: the forest, the beach, a hidden gem of a village.” (1)
Exercising your child’s PLAY and SEEKING systems leads to growth in the frontal lobe. This part of the brain deals with cognitive functioning, problem-solving, emotional expression, memory, language, and judgment. And the more you use these systems, the stronger they become. (1, 2)
When you take your child on a vacation, they have the opportunity to explore a new place. This activates the SEEKING system. And removing your family from your daily, possibly stress-filled routines encourages you to play together. (1)
Sunderland cited the work of Professor Jaak Panksepp, a world-leading neuroscientist at Washington State University. Panksepp discovered the PLAY and SEEKING systems. (1)
According to Sunderland, “The brain’s PLAY system is exercised every time you bury your child’s feet in the sand, tickle them on the pool lounger, or take them for a ride on your back. The brain’s SEEKING system is exercised each time you go exploring together: the forest, the beach, a hidden gem of a village.” (1)
Exercising your child’s PLAY and SEEKING systems leads to growth in the frontal lobe. This part of the brain deals with cognitive functioning, problem-solving, emotional expression, memory, language, and judgment. And the more you use these systems, the stronger they become. (1, 2)
When you take your child on a vacation, they have the opportunity to explore a new place. This activates the SEEKING system. And removing your family from your daily, possibly stress-filled routines encourages you to play together. (1)
Well-Being and Happiness
Beyond your child’s brain development, exercising their PLAY and SEEKING systems through a family vacation also contributes to their general happiness and well-being.
When we activate those systems in our brain, neurochemicals such as dopamine, oxytocin, and opioids are released. These neurochemicals support feelings of closeness in relationships. They also relieve stress and help you feel that all is well and good, (1)
A 2017 study suggests that time together is what makes people feel most loved.
A 2017 study suggests that time together is what makes people feel most loved.
"time together is what makes people feel most loved"
The study published in The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships involved asking 495 men and women between the ages of 18 and 93 to complete a questionnaire evaluating what makes people feel loved. Each of the 60 questions began with, “Most people feel loved when…” (3, 4)
The researchers learned that most people felt loved through interactions with other humans, not gifts. Dr. Zita Oravecz, one of the researchers, told NPR,
The researchers learned that most people felt loved through interactions with other humans, not gifts. Dr. Zita Oravecz, one of the researchers, told NPR,
"most people felt loved through interactions with other humans, not gifts."
“Our research found that micro-moments of positivity, like a kind word, cuddling with a child, or receiving compassion make people feel most loved.”
Family vacations provide ample opportunities for these interactions because your family is removed from the distractions and responsibilities of everyday life. (3, 4)
So, for the next holiday or birthday, instead of shopping for toys, consider spending that money on a family vacation.
So, for the next holiday or birthday, instead of shopping for toys, consider spending that money on a family vacation.
You can even request that other gift-givers, such as grandparents, contribute to your vacation fund rather than purchasing a toy for your child.
The memories from the special time you spend as a family will last far longer than your child’s interest in the next plaything they receive.
"The memories from the special time you spend as a family will last far longer than your child’s interest in the next plaything they receive"
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