Setting an Example
As a parent, you are the biggest role model in your child's life. What you do and say is what your child will do and say. One of the biggest parenting mistakes is only telling your child what to do. Children are great imitators. They will do what they see before what they hear. Parents can take advantage of being their child's main influencer by showing their child how to live. If you want your child to work hard then you must show them how to work hard. Kids who love to exercise are ones with parents that get involved in some way. Through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you can set the course for how your children should act. Both the parent and children will become disciplined by training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Bonding
Juggling school, work, and sports can be difficult for all families. From the moment you wake up in the morning to bedtime everything can feel like a constant rush. These busy schedules make it almost impossible to have family time. Families need to find an activity instead of cutting out all family time. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a top sport for all families to participate. BJJ was built through a family setting. Families that train together are happier. Not only will you have a better understanding of what challenges your child faces, but you will be able to grow with them. Learning BJJ with your children will show them that you care and want to be involved in their lives.
Health
All parents want the best for their children. Parents are always searching for the best schools, foods, and sports. Becoming completely focused on what is best for their children, parents can sometimes forget about themselves. It is not wrong for a parent to give all of their time to their children. What is wrong is when the parent forgets about their own needs and wants in life. Every parent should see just how important they are as well. It is important that parents stay healthy for themselves and for their children. Children seeing their parents staying healthy is crucial. As said previously, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a family sport. Even if your child is not training at the same time as you. Children watching their parents get out on the mat for class gives them a sense of pride. Even though it doesn't seem like it, children can worry about their parents. Showing your child that you are happy and healthy can help ease their little hearts.