When a man and a woman decide to fill their lives with children's laughter, they find themselves at a crossroads. On the one hand, a child is happiness and joy, and on the other, a great responsibility. Let's try to figure out together what the concept of "provide the child with everything necessary" includes.
Maslow Pyramid
Maslow's pyramid represents human needs. The most significant are at the bottom and make up a kind of foundation. The closer to the top of the pyramid, the more social needs become.
The Maslow Pyramid gives us a basic idea of what a child will need. The task of parents is to objectively assess their capabilities and make sure that they can provide these needs.
Physical needs
"Live to eat" or "eat to live"? When it comes to providing the child with everything necessary, the choice falls on the second option. Nutrition is the basis of life. Children must be sure that they will always be fed, and parents are obliged to provide this need in full.
Also, physical needs include sleep. Of course, you can live quite a long time without a good sleep, but it will not lead to anything good. A separate bed with a comfortable mattress and comfortable linens, as well as the absence of noise will help to ensure the need.
Security
Man is a rational creature, of course, but he is not alien to the feeling of fear. If the child is afraid of the "babayka" and the "bedside" monster, then parents should not worry. However, if fear is real, then a distress signal can be given. It’s worth starting to worry when you realize that fights often happen in your family. Then think not only about the safety of the child, but also about your own.
Love
Love is at the same time the easiest need to provide, and the most complex. The child is defenseless; he, like no other, needs a manifestation of feelings. The family must teach him how to love and be loved. When the child grows up, he needs to explain that not only the family can give and receive love, but also other people. Friendship is one of the best ways to satisfy the need for love.
Respect and Dignity
This need is provided by respect for the child. If you respect his decisions, give personal space, then you will not have problems with respect, trust. The path to dignity lies through recognition, which can be achieved, for example, as follows: to praise the child for the first flower drawn, for wearing a hat on his own.
Self actualization
Allow the child to learn new things, do not refuse to answer the constant "why." Spiritual growth, self-improvement are the basis of the need for self-actualization.