Graduation is a significant event in a child’s life. Whether preschool, kindergarten, high school or college, it is the end of one level and the beginning of another. Along with the excitement of celebrations, gifts and well wishes from family and friends, one important tradition should not be forgotten: sending thank you cards. As much as we have embraced digital communication, every child should learn to appreciate and respect the importance of writing and sending thank you cards after a graduation ceremony and celebration.
7 Reasons Why You Need to Teach Your Kids to Send Thank You Notes
It Teaches Gratitude and Appreciation
Because children are often selfish, they must be made to
understand the value of appreciation. Writing thank you cards gives children the chance to stop and think about showing their gratitude for the kind gestures of other people. Whether they
have been given a gift, money or even words of encouragement, learning to thank people is a
lesson that will serve them well throughout their lives.
It Encourages Good Manners and Etiquette
A handwritten thank you card is one of the greatest ways to instill respect and good
manners. Helping children learn to properly thank people for the gifts they received will help to stress the importance of showing gratitude in all their relationships.
It Helps to Maintain and Develop Relations with Family and Friends.
Having children send thank you cards is a great way to help them stay in touch with their
family and friends who have taken the time to celebrate their achievements. It is a feel-
good factor for the recipients to receive such cards and is likely to
strengthen their relationship.
It Assist Kids on Their Writing Skills
In a society where texting and emojis are used frequently, writing thank you cards gives
kids a chance to improve on their penmanship, sentence structure and communication.
It enhances their writing skills as they learn how to compose their message effectively
and in a coherent manner.
It helps Kids to Understand the Concept of Showing Gratitude
When children take the time to appreciate the kind gestures of other people, they will
start to learn the importance of showing gratitude. Recognizing others for their thoughtfulness and generosity may even help kids to understand the importance of reciprocating that for others.
It’s a Kind Gestured Which Will Be Remembered In The Future
Handwritten thank you cards are more special in a world where text messages are easily sent through digital media. When kids send a personal note, it may be something the recipient would never forget. Their grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, family and friends will definitely appreciate the effort and thought put into writing the thank you card.
It Teaches Responsibility
Writing and sending thank you cards is an effective way to instill the importance of showing gratitude to those who have blessed them with their generosity. If done consistently, your child will carry that practice throughout their life.
How to Make Writing Thank You Cards Fun and Meaningful
If your child is reluctant to sit down and write, here are some creative ways to make the process
enjoyable:
- Let them choose fun stationery – Buying thank you cards or even personalizing them
with stickers makes writing more fun. - Encourage drawings for younger kids – Your child may not be ready to write full
sentences, so they can draw a small picture and write ‘Thank You!’ instead. - Make it a family activity – Schedule a thank you card writing session with snacks and
music so it will not seem like a chore but more like a fun activity to do. - Assist them to make each note special – Rather than just generic phrases, assist kids
to write the name of the gift or the kind gesture they are appreciating the other
person for.
Teaching children the importance of sending graduation thank you cards is one of the greatest lessons that they will learn in their lifetime. It is more than just a ‘thanks,’ it is a way of instilling gratitude, strengthening the relationship and helping to develop some important life skills. So when the festivities of graduation are over, take the time to assist your child in creating and sending out thank you notes. It is a small effort that will be greatly appreciated by the recipients and which your child will be able to benefit from for many years to come.
Do your kids send thank you cards after their graduation? Leave your comments here!
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