Traveling is an integral part of modern life, and traveling with children can be a great way to make the trip more enjoyable. But recently, a "daddy" suggested on the Internet not to take children under the age of six out for travel, because children may find it difficult to adapt to the "special forces" way of traveling. As soon as the remarks were exposed, they immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet, with many people saying that children prefer vacations to scenic spots.
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Each of us has a different way of understanding and approaching travel. For adults, it may be more important to see many attractions and landmarks in a single trip. But for children, travel may be just a change of environment and a different experience.
If we impose on our children a "special forces" trip with a few attractions and sightseeing every day, it will undoubtedly bring them great physical and mental pressure. They may not be able to adapt to the daily exertion of the day, and it may be difficult for them to keep an impression of the many attractions. Some parents said that their children went to Sanya when they were two years old, and after they came back, they talked about the story of coconut trees for more than a year, which shows that the children still remember the bits and pieces of the journey.
In contrast, a "resort-style" trip may be more suitable for children. You can choose a fixed destination, live there and put down roots, and let your children slowly experience the local cultural customs. We should give children enough time to discover, to be curious, to have fun, and not to be dominated by attractions. For children, the meaning of travel is to feel nature, experience foreign culture, and cultivate independent ability, rather than simply taking pictures and checking in.
It's no secret that moderate travel is good for a child's development. The opinion of this "daddy" is generally understandable, but netizens have questioned and opposed his motives.
From the experiences shared by some parents, traveling with children can indeed broaden their horizons, learn to tolerate and understand different customs and people, and cultivate independence and social skills. One parent said that since her daughter was one year old, she has taken her to visit more than 230 cities in ten years. Although I can't remember the scenic spots, it is of great benefit to the improvement of children's comprehensive ability.
Therefore, the original intention of taking children to travel should not be to complete a "travel check-in", but to let children learn, grow, experience different lives and increase their knowledge during the journey. Teacher Li Meijin, a well-known parenting expert, said well, "In early childhood, the meaning of taking a child to travel is to let him feel the salty sea breeze, the dragonfly flying suddenly, and the small sense of accomplishment brought by climbing." "That's the most fundamental point.
Instead of simply equating tourism with sightseeing, it is better to taste the breath of life, feel the exotic culture, and appreciate the wonder and diversity of life. In the process of accompanying their children, parents should let go of utilitarianism and lead their children to explore the world with a more inclusive and broader vision.
In general, when traveling with children, we should not rigidly apply the travel model of adults, but should arrange according to the age characteristics and needs of children. We might be able to try the following patterns:
First of all, for children under the age of six, it may be better to choose to stay in a certain destination than to go to the attractions, so that the child has enough time to play, explore and integrate into local life. Give your child plenty of free time to follow their own interests during the journey. Parents can choose a plan based on their child's status, rather than following a preset route.
When the child grows up and has more independence and physical strength, we will gradually increase the content of some scenic spots and scenic spots, but we should pay attention to controlling the difficulty and intensity to avoid putting too much burden on the child. At the same time, we should also adapt to local conditions, such as in the countryside, by the sea or in the forest, we can take our children to get closer to nature and experience traditional life.
Either way, the core idea is that the journey should be driven by the child's preferences and needs, and parents should go with the flow rather than dictate to their children. It is only in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere that the meaning of tourism can be fully realized. After all, traveling with children is also about companionship and companionship. I wish every family a happy journey and enhance the parent-child relationship.