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Why parents playing along with child is the best support you could provide?

2/23/2018

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At the Amateur Team East last weekend, there are at least 2 teams consisted of chess fathers from NJ, and 1 team from NY. They competing along with their children's teams. I heard some mothers are also motivated to organize a team and train for the next year's team tournament. 

Why this is the best way to support your children?

First, parents are the role models at home. Good or bad, your children look up to you. If you study hard, study everyday, play chess everyday, and accept losses gracefully, your child will see it and will try to follow your example. Action is much more effective in teaching than words.

Second, you will appreciate more the  toughness of the game, and much easier to sympathize your child when s/he loses. You will understand him/her better and not jump to conclusion.

Third, with a common interest, you and your child can spend more time together, hopefully improve the communication between parents and children. You can have fun time together, and survive the long depressing plateau together.


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A parent
2/23/2018 09:23:33 am

Two more add-ons: 4. When they bring their families back to see you when you get older, you will have something to battle with. 5. You can help your grandchildren to learn and take them to tournaments! But my sons said that my chess level is not good. They wanted to bring themselves.

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