I strongly believe that when we lead with our children’s interest, we can go a mile longer than if we ignore or criticize them.

This is actually something we do quite naturally and very easily when our children have interests we can relate to.

However, when they have interests we can’t really relate to… then we will be more critical of them.

So even if you don’t completely understand your child interest, it is important to still engage with him about it.

This is very easily don by having conversations about it. You can also be being present with him from time to time while he is involved in it and try to spark even a little interest for it yourself. Yes, even if it is skateboarding or playing PS3 games, there are still healthy ways to indulge in those!