What children need - and what they can do without

Modern parents have a lot of thoughts about education, funding opportunities and, in general, "the best" for their child. This is well-intentioned, but ultimately only very few, but elementary, things matter in life, so that a child develops well and freely.

There is also something that children do not need to grow up at all. Some of them are simply superfluous, others can even harm them in their development. Parents should make sure that the child does not come into contact with it at all or at least only in a controlled manner. Early enough, anyway, the time begins when the parental influence approaches zero. The possibilities before that should use parents and do their child as much good.

Children need enough sleep! According to a study by the Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine in Mainz, one in four elementary school children has too little sleep.
Healthy eating! Children are entitled to a healthy and balanced diet. That this point is often neglected, shows the growing number of overweight children.
Unattended game time! Children need to be in the air and have the opportunity to play freely and unattended and to let off steam. This keeps them healthy and ensures a good development of motor skills.
Reading time and reading time! Kids love it when read to them. Reading aloud promotes the child's development and encourages reading for the self.
Respect and self-determination! This too is very important for children. They are independent personalities whose views and wishes must be respected by the parents as much as possible.
Your own TV certainly does not have to be! From TV and PC we can not keep our children away and should not. Multimedia is part of life in the 21st century. However, a child certainly does not need a television if it is not to become a permanent glitter.
Toys without end is also completely unnecessary. Sure, there is something new every day, but true to the motto "toys is 90% child and 10% stuff" children should be allowed to deal with simple and few things here.
With the guilt feelings of the parents our offspring should also have nothing to do with the hat. You think you do not have enough time for your child, are not you a good father? Then change that, instead of burdening your child with guilt.