
How do I encourage my child to write instead of video blogging?
I see children (some with supervision, some none), who are making their own video blogs as young as 8. I have nothing against video blogging, I enjoy and follow a lot of them in YouTube. However, as a mom, I would also like to encourage my daughter to write.
She already loves to read. And I can see creativity in the way she make stories. The details on her characters, where they live, how she describes them and the conversations - they are funny.
I wish she would be encourage to put them on paper instead of a video blog. I guess maybe because she would be less exposed as a writer than a video blogger. Or am I making too much of big deal out of it?
She already loves to read. And I can see creativity in the way she make stories. The details on her characters, where they live, how she describes them and the conversations - they are funny.
I wish she would be encourage to put them on paper instead of a video blog. I guess maybe because she would be less exposed as a writer than a video blogger. Or am I making too much of big deal out of it?
September 18, 2018, 2:37 pm
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I think that writing is a good for our kids. The problem is that other children are already advanced. They are knowledgeable of high tech gadgets. Even I myself are being taught by them. I ask them if I don't know how to use my phone. I am amazed how they could just do it so easily.
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.
It may end into child trafficking,child defilement and even murder. Not all online people are good.
English wasn't my first language BTW.
I come from the Philippines and English is the second language for many people. Though even to this day, grammar and pronunciation are a problem.
I've been trying to learn Japanese for a while and I've found that really hard. I think anyone who masters a second language is pretty amazing!
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.
Never decide for her. Let her make her own judgement.
If they need any help along the way, then it's the duty of the parents to guide them back to their supposed route.
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.
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.
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.