We live in the day and age where freezing time through pictures and video is the norm for most
For parents, their bundles of joy are only babies once, and many turn to social media to keep a record of their infant’s life
Childhood expert organisations argue that one of the most underrated privileges is having a well-documented childhood
Parents who keep mementos of their children’s first booties or a record of their height in their family home are not only reserved for movies. The warm fuzzies any person would get if they had an opportunity to look back on their childhood are bound to foster confidence and more.
What creates a confident child?
From baby pictures to sentimental items, everyone should know the feeling of having caretakers who are invested and fascinated by their development. Resource for early childhood education, Collaborative for Children points out that keeping track of your child’s milestones can held in four ways: self-confidence, affirming the child, instilling ambition in the child, and lastly, giving them memorable moments for them to look back on.
South African reflects on family unit impact
The four benefits of preserving keepsakes, their first drawing etc, will all serve to keep a record of your baby’s childhood in a happy loving home. The power of a well-rounded family is undefeated. A popular South African Twitter (X) user @dr_nxledi recently took to the platform to discuss underrated privileges, and she highlighted family.
See the post by @dr_nxledi by clicking here. She wrote:
“I haven’t dabbled in privilege discourse in a while, but something I’ve recently come to appreciate is what coming from a stable and loving family home can do for you. Like despite your class positioning. Like there are types of violence that I can’t even mentally picture”
How can I track my baby’s growth?
In the age of Instagram and TiKTok, one may think shoving a camera in your baby’s face is the best way to keep a record of their life. Growth charts, physical baby albums/ scrapbooks or even functional milestone blankets are some ways to enhance the impact of a well-documented childhood.
Milestones can help a child foster their self-identity while showing them they are an important part of a family and community. Scholars’ Choice explains that this helps them realise they must put effort into these relationships.
What better way to know you are loved than seeing tangible evidence of people caring enough to record your life? So go ahead, start that memory box full of keepsakes, and get to scrapbooking, whatever you choose, it may mean more for your baby’s future than you think.
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