How do I encourage my child to write instead of video blogging?

Hi, Bachiekins ... I understand your situation perfectly well, and I would like to weigh in. If you want to encourage your beautiful daughter to write, you've got to go slow and gradual on the process. Have her write the scripts of her videos and show her that they mean a lot to you. She might be encouraged to write since she knows you will enjoy reading them and watch her videos as well. You can also try to do a project together with her. If you are a source of inspiration in her life, she will be more than ready to be involved in a writing project with mom. Try this out and see if it works.

I understand your point. Vlogging is not bad. It is easy way than writing. Tell to your child the benefits of writing and what are the things that might she or he learned from it. Also do not forget to ask which one she or he really likes between the two because it is really important to the parents what makes their children's happy. Whatever she or he choose just support them.

I guess vlogging or video blogging is now the craze of the young generation in expressing themselves. If you remember the selfie when it became popular, it was one way of self expression. We have to admit that writing is a difficult task and not really enjoyable for children while video blogging is like playing around with no sweat, so to speak. Maybe writing should be taught in school as one of the most important part of the learning process in school because if the child wouldn't learn to write then he may be lost when he enters the "real" world.

My son is also attracted into Vlogging. He requested me to make him a YouTube channel. I agreed to make one for him since I do not really see anything wrong with it. In fact I think that it helps him with his speech (he used to attend speech therapy because he has speech delay).

But apart from Vlogging, I also ask him to do a journal. This is my way of encouraging him to write as well as improve his writing/ penmanship. My son by the way is 7 years old. He willingly writes on his journal and sometimes even volunteer to do a page even if I don't ask him to. What I do is I put topics that he can write about per day. He chooses the topic, put the date he made it and fill it. Hope this helps you encourage your kid to write as well.

Because writing can help him for his/her future, like the intelligent that you can acquire on writing is important than creating a video, because creating a video can be done by anyone else, it only needs a lot of practice, but writing requires your professional thinking.

Just take time with her and start small. Like have her come up with small bits of content every day as you keep improving and correcting her skills. Do not forget to give her incentives which show your appreciation for the effort she puts into the work.

My son seems to be showing interest in video blogging but I don't think that it will be beneficial for him at his age. I work full time and I will not be around to supervise him. I don't want him to be exposed too early. If your child will love writing, it will naturally come out. You can give her options at this stage. You can tell her about your own experiences or expose her to some writings adaptable to her age. She still gets to choose where her interest is and you just need to support her. Writing is great but if her passion is in video blogging, that will also show her skills and creativity.

A child that is as young as 8 should be writing instead. The thing is that video is not everything and once we build their minds that writing is the necessary thing to do, it is going to help to mould them to be food readers as well.

I understand your point and If I were a parent, I would also love my kids to write first instead of creating a video. In this case, you need to tell her about the importance of writing and how it will be helpful for her. Make her feel how fun it is to write. Maybe you can join her writing or show her some books or essay and encourage that she can be great at writing too.

The biggest thing I would recommend is finding a pen pal for her. It's something I enjoyed so much as a child - and I'm sure there are plenty of kids who still do it! I was 9 years old when I got my first pen pal and it inspired my love for writing ever since, in various forms.

I suggest that you could tell her how you good you think her written stories, on that way, she'll get inspired. Also show her some written blogs and how they also affect the readers. Explain also to her that writing could really enhance more of their abilities to influence other people which is a very good thing to do. Although, writing could take much more time that making vlogs, with written blogs, she could touch the hearts of her reader and have people believe in her because of her writings. Good luck to you and your daughter!

I don't like the "vlogging" culture. I'm a firm believer that not everything we do should be posted on social media. These kids who start young will probably learn the hard way when they do something wrong while vlogging. From being a public nuisance oblivious to his/her surroundings to doing anything to get views. This is what led Logan Paul to film that dead body in the suicide forest. I just hope the kids of the next generation don't get addicted to "fame".

One thing that annoys me when "vloggers" vlog in public is that they don't care if someone else is being filmed along side them. Like in a restaurant setting for example, they don't ask the people next to them if they are willing to be included in the background. Instead they just continue to be annoying not minding other people's personal space. I hope it stops soon.

I recommend your child writing in forums about her hobbies. That way she can have an outlet of expressing herself with people of similar interests. This was how I developed my English skills before and probably the reason why I'm still posting to forums even to this day.

English wasn't my first language BTW.

I think you are making too much of a big deal out of it. Many parents mess their children's life's because they try to manipulate their dreams and aspirations.Its good that your child is video blogging, you should encourage it because I think it is the way communication is organically developing. You should give her the skills to write e.g help her to learn good spelling and grammar, encourage her to journal e.t.c apart from that let her decide what direction she will take.

Just let your daughter discover things on her own way. Try to introduce writing to her but if she doesnt like it just dont force her to do things she does not want to do. Our job as parents is just to guide our children and support them on whatever endeavors they want in life.

Just let her choose where she is more comfortable with. Video blogging also requires a great amount of vocabulary words when talking. Video blogging might be a great way to develop her speaking skills if she is not really into the writing thing. She might become a good news anchor in the future and as she starts vlogging at a very young can become her foundation on that path.

That's a hard one because children nowadays owns a lot of devices and it became their number one tool used in writing. I mean kids presently are so techie that they find using pen and paper writing too old school.

I'd recommend finding some way to bring writing as an activity closer to her. Maybe you could encourage her to write about something that falls within her interests - perhaps you could put a fun spin on it - ask her to write something on a topic of her choosing for you, and in exchange maybe you can reward her in some way.
My guess is that all the abstract details of why one should write and why it is good for you won't convince her. We all know that writing is a great way to express yourself (in ways that do not intersect with a vlog format), that it is a stimulating activity that can help us better ourselves and explore new thoughts and ideas, but I think it's important to take into account the age gap and the fact that newer generations are way different.
Putting a fun spin on it seems the way to go from where I'm standing.

Encourage your children in a way that "If you write your name will be remembered for a lot of years but if you made a blog yung reign will not last long". Yes vlog is a lot more easier field go make to hain reputation. You must remember that everything needs a hardwork to be a job well done that's why if you have a hard time in writting poem don't give in so easily.

If video blogging brings no good to your child, then have her switch to another field like writing or whatever she's interested as well. But if it is what she really wants and there are no actually harmful effects on her then I think you should just support her interest in video blogging. Writing is also good for her, but if she's not happy with it then it would be a big trouble for her improvement. I guess try to find what she really likes to do, and if you find it not good for her then try to encourage her to do other stuff. Introduce her the benefits of writing. Help her try to write and tell her how wonderful it is to write.

I totally understand you and I would have to agree with you on this. As a mother too, I think writing is better than vlogging. We all know that there are a lot of disadvantages the Internet can give our kids and we as parents, need to protect them from it. Basically, there are a lot of hobbies where she can share her passion and ideas pretty well. Just try to help her discover it.

I really understand your situation, children nowadays are very creative compare when it was before, it is mainly because we are now on the modern age of technology wherein everything is possible now. I think it is not really bad to let your kids do a video blogging since it is now the new trend. If you want her to learn writing, then you must slowly explain to her the importance of writings. It should not only the video blogging that she needs to learn but also on how to write articles since it is a must for every children to know.

I too have nothing against video blogging. In fact, I love it. I don't do vlogging myself but I watch a lot of vlogs of people that I am following. If you want your child to switch or try writing, I think you should first make your child learn to love reading. I guess your child would be inspired to write if she read a lot. She might find an author which writing style piques her interest.

There is nothing wrong with vlogging. But I think your daughter is young to focus on that thing. The reason for her interest in vlogging is because of its popularity. A lot of people even famous celebrities are starting their own channel. And this is something that gets your daughter's attention. I think you can kindly tell her that vlogging is another thing that she can do when she gets older and focus first on writing.

In my opinion Vlogging in a way also have a similarity with writing. They are both into expressing your thoughts and what you feel. You still need to think about the topic you will discuss and how the discussion will go.

By simply showing him/her one of the most successful writers in the world. With that maybe I can change their mind.

I am amazed that your daughter, who is only 8, have the knowledge, interest, and drive to make her own YouTube channel. Maybe she (your daughter) does that because it's the only thing she knows for now. Who knows, someday she will write scripts first in making content. As a mother, you need to guide her, teach her, and introduce her to tools to better improve herself. I profoundly believe that she is smart and you should be proud of her.

Video blogging is also not a bad idea. I even think it pays more than writing. If you feel so strongly that she should write, then explain to her slowly. Let her see the need for that.

Never decide for her. Let her make her own judgement.

Well, if you will be asking that question to me, I will answer I will not force them, I will just let them choose whichever they want. I will let them choose what things can make them happy.

I understand what you feel.Us a parent we all want what is best from our child. But If your daughter are more interested in video blogging then I think it's a good idea to support her if that is where her interest is.

I'll try not to make it a vlogging versus writing thing because that could turn a teenager away from writing. I'll probably just support him/her and encourage writing by suggesting ideas like writing captions, narrative descriptions, or a summary of the video. In short, I'll encourage writing by relating it to the current craze. I think they have enough reading and writing lessons at school but if a child's heart and mind is not in it, that may not be for him. Who knows but a child's interest in vlogging may just pave the way for bigger things now and in the future.

My daughter just starting to read a little fluent but I can see she is trying her best. But how the internet and gadgets are so influential these days is really kind hard to compete with it. So many apps now that they can download and on how they can make their video blogging so easy. I guess for me, reading or doing video blogging, as long they are enjoying doing it on how my they can express theirselves that all fine with me.

I truly comprehend your circumstance, youngsters these days are exceptionally innovative look at when it was previously, it is for the most part since we are currently on the cutting edge time of innovation wherein everything is conceivable at this point. I think it isn't generally awful to give your children a chance to complete a video blogging since it is currently the new pattern. In the event that you need her to get the hang of composing, at that point you should gradually disclose to her the significance of compositions. It ought not just the video blogging that she needs to learn yet additionally on the most proficient method to compose articles since it is an unquestionable requirement for each kid to know.

Believe me, I understand exactly the situation which you find yourself in with your child preference of video blogging instead of writing. This is just what's obtainable in our society today with most people seeking to go through the easier process than the hard way. Writing isn't an ordinary task, it requires great skill to carry it out successfully and it's as a result of this that most people are diverting to video blogging. Just try and get your child to see the beauty in writing instead of making videos and I'm sure he or she would take your advice. But if the child is very good in video blogging, then I think you should consider not trying to discourage the child.

Try to involve your child in something you are writing yourself. Children learn by example. If they see the parent interested, then they often get interested too. Here also is an idea I have that I want to do with my six year old grandson.

How about suggesting you create a short book together, but don't make it just words on a paper.

Make use of an online publisher like lulu or createspace and suggest you do the whole thing from A to Z. That way the child gets to make a cover- which involves writing. Do illustrations (black and white or the cost is prohibitive,) Understand chapters and headings even if they are half a page long, and to understand there is a beginning, middle and an end to any written piece. Follow your child's interests, even if you do hate fluffy pink unicorns, and ensure that the whole thing has pride of place among all relatives (great Christmas present!). Both of you will learn from the process, as not only will you write, but use a grammar checker to edit and see what needs changing.

I think it should be a team effort in order for your child to choose blogging than vlogging. First observe if your child is more into writing than video. Whatever we want our child to be is nothing if the child does not want it in the first place. Observe your child's personality. If she is into writing then there is really no convincing should happen. As parents, we are here to support what our child really wants.
if you could see a potential in her, your task would be easier. Encourage her by guiding her and giving her tips. Also whenever sbe is having a hard time, give her support. You could also work as a team by letting her draw then you write the words or reverse. Let her write the words then you will draw. In this way, it has a fun way in paving way the inner blogger in your child.

He can used their writing skills anywhere tho I'm not lowering the video making but for me as a parent I will allow him to write than making a video.

I keep saying that parents need to get with the times. Restricting your kids from doing what they want will not end well. I know that writing skills are important, but instead of blocking your kids from video blogging, allow them to this as a result of improving their writing skills.You only have a few years to influence your child. Also respect their wishes and what they want. Moderation is the key to everything.

Vlogging is trendy in society today thanks to the rise of YouTube culture, and I think it's wonderful that your child is embracing that! It's creative, and it's great method of expression. I wouldn't discourage them from vlogging, but to add that element of writing, perhaps you should encourage your child to start scripting out their vlogs? This will give them a writing outlet, as well as help them produce better vlogs (in my opinion) as organizing your thoughts is the best way to translate them into video.

Video blogging helps the child build confidence. It is a great way of self-expresion and helps the child to build her interpersonal skills. With writing, I personally think that it's the school's role to challenge and enhance her skills. Since your daughter is still young, I sincerely recommend to let her have fun and don't pressure her too much. Anyway, if I have a child like yours who is good at making video content online and exhibits a great potential in writing, I would be one of the proudest mothers on Earth.

Well, today kids really are into video blogging. It will be hard to fight against that flow. But of course being a writer you also wanted your son or daughter to be like you. It is not too much to make them a writer but somehow hard if they don't really like it. In my opinion it is better to be a writer than a video blogger. Just show the positive sides of being a writer and wish that they will love it too.

Well I am not a parent myself but I have a nephew who is in school and I know how difficult it can be to make the kids to do something in a particular way. Most of them are very tech savvy and they are way ahead of all of us when it comes to technology. I wonder how they are able to absorb so much about mobiles and computers at such a small age.I mean I used to be very afraid initially to use a computer when I was a kid but when I see my nephew using it like a pro. , it's simply amazing. I guess today's kids can't be made to do anything unless they are interested in it and I think its really good that way.Let them do whatever they love doing.

As a mom, I would also encourage my children to write instead of doing video blogging. I think there are many benefits to write things down, such as building the kids' creativity and imagination, and it may help them to organize their thoughts and work better.

I am thinking perhaps you can find a few good forums or writing sites that your child is interested in, and encourage her to start participating. Once she gets to know more friends and get support from the forums or sites, she may start to write more. I started to write more often because of the interaction with others online. My eldest saw me writing and interacting with others always, and he always said he wants to start writing like me when he grows older. I think by them seeing us how enjoying we are with writing, they might want to follow as well. Moreover, I think perhaps creating a blog for her might be good as well. She can also write about her video and share it on the blog. Some bloggers recorded the video and wrote the text as well, as there are people who prefer to watch videos and people who like to read, I think this might also be a good way to encourage her to write more often. At the same time, she can also continue with her video blogging.

Again guys I think we're missing the point. Technology is a new way of doing things. I give you the Example of Bill gates and Steve Jobs note both never finished University and they went on to own the biggest technology companies in the world.Don't you think if they had continued with school this would never have happened?What if their parents would not have allowed them to pursue their creativity? We are falling into the trap of our parents where we think there is only one route to success i.e in school or writing. That's not necessarily true. Teach your child the necessary skills but also allow them to explore their own path you never know where it may lead.

I think it's always nice to try and encourage your child to write over 'vlogging.' But if you find this task to be insurmountable or nearly impossible - you should vlog with them until they're at least 15 years old. I wouldn't want my 8 year old vlogging by themselves. I think as they get older, you can make less and less frequent appearances in the videos, but at 8 I just eel it's way too young to allow them to produce online videos alone.