The meaning of traveling with children is the most romantic education

Recently, a Taiwanese mother took her 2-year-old daughter on a ten-day tour of Europe with a group. Because her daughter kept crying and affected the group members, she was scolded, \”Wouldn\’t you arrest the child and beat him to death?\” The mother was deeply apologetic, but also very aggrieved. She posted a message hoping that mothers with small children could be more tolerant. and considerate. The mother said that she had five children, but this was the first time such a thing had happened to her. The implication is that I am a very experienced mother. It is normal for children to cry and fuss, but the group members are just too sensitive. However, it was difficult for the traveling group members to take a vacation, adjust their mood, and spend a huge amount of money to travel, but they were constantly interrupted along the way. The experience was unimaginable. After the communication failed, the conflict finally broke out on the fourth day. Putting aside the limits of endurance of the group members and the grievances of the mother, watching the video, the sound of the children crying at the top of their lungs is enough to make people feel distressed. The time difference is 13 hours and the long and long distance flight is really not an easy task for a child less than two years old. In the comments, some people said that traveling with children is \”spending money to buy happiness.\” Moreover, the child is so young that no matter where he goes, he will have no impression, and his visit will be in vain. Moreover, for children, the bumps of transportation and adaptation to the new environment are dangerous challenges. What\’s more, adults have to carry luggage and take care of children, so no one can have fun. So, here comes the question: Can’t we take very young children with us on trips? After having a child, should a mother recuperate and stay at home? Not really. There is no age limit to understand the world. Traveling at any age will bring surprises for that age. In Japan and some countries in Europe and the United States, it is very common to travel with babies and young children. In foreign countries, we often see scenes of foreigners pushing strollers or carrying babies on family outings. In April 2017, Japan\’s DeNA Co., Ltd. conducted a questionnaire survey among 1,151 men and women over the age of 20. How old were you when you took your children on a trip for the first time? 42.1% of the people answered \”under 1 year old\” and 75% answered \”under 3 years old\”. They believe that enjoying family time and traveling are the best choices, and this has nothing to do with age. In recent years, as China\’s economy accelerates and family income continues to grow, younger family travel will also become the mainstream of the tourism market. According to data from Tuniu Travel Network, people born in the 1980s account for more than 50% of adult tourists on parent-child tours. According to the ratio of men to women, women account for more than 60%, becoming the absolute main force. According to airline regulations, children can fly together when they are 14 days old. There is no age limit for trains and buses. Theoretically, children can travel with their parents when they are less than one year old. The period from 0 to 3 years old is the golden period for baby\’s brain development. During this period, the baby\’s synapses will develop rapidly. By the time a child is three years old, his brain capacity can reach 80% of that of an adult. Even if a three-year-old child cannot remember those places of interest, it is by no means unimpressive and of no benefit as some people say. For children, everything must be seen with their own eyes and heard with their own ears.The impression left behind is the most real and vivid. Traveling can be difficult for young children. Because he has to go to bed at a fixed time every day, his physical strength cannot support playing for a long time. However, it is important to let him know that there are other places besides where he lives, with different scenery and different people. The child grows up a little and learns to experience. They need to see scenery they have never seen before, meet people they have never seen before, and listen to voices they have never heard before. The whole world unfolds in front of them, which is of great benefit in establishing their world view. Many parents would say that traveling by yourself is travel, while traveling with your children is work. It is true that traveling with children is hard work, but when traveling with children, with undivided care and companionship, and the stimulation of unfamiliar scenery and humanities, it is especially easy to be surprised. And even a second of surprise is enough to make up for the hard work of the journey. Apple is a particularly clumsy child, but almost every time he opens his mouth, he is on a journey. The first time was when he was ten months old, at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Beijing. In the evening, while walking on a country road with fireflies flying, he suddenly looked at Mr. Zhang and said, \”Okay, okay, okay…\” Seventeen When he was a month old, many children around him could speak. He basically only knew mom and dad and ah ah ah. But once, in a farm, I took him to play with pebbles by the river. He suddenly raised his head and said to me: \” Ji beans\”. It was truly a beautiful moment that made me cry. Coupled with the beautiful scenery and good mood, whenever I think of him standing by the water, holding up a stone and saying \”ji beans\”, the corners of my mouth will rise. Traveling with a child is really hard. I’m afraid that he won’t adapt, that he’ll get lost, that he’ll touch something dirty, that he’ll be too tired and irritable, that he’ll be afraid… But after that, all the fears will disappear, and all the tiredness will be gone. Forget it, those beautiful memories have always nourished me. Missing out on the beauty because of hard work and fear, no matter how you calculate it, the gain outweighs the loss. In the book \”Travel is the Most Romantic Upbringing\”, the author records his travel experience and mental journey with his four-year-old daughter across the American continent with all kinds of expectations and worries at the beginning, overcoming many difficulties. She said, \”The me who used to be crazy about work once again realized the preciousness of family through this trip!\” And such a trip is of great benefit to the growth of children: not only can they tap into their hidden potential, but also Can cultivate children\’s independent spirit! ” However, parents need to make reasonable travel plans based on family conditions and the age of their children. 1. Reasonable itinerary arrangements The itinerary must have enough flexibility and rest time, so that adults and children can maintain their physical strength. Compared with group tours, young children , it is recommended to travel freely. The previous Taiwanese mother chose a trip that was too far away. Not only did the children suffer, the adults suffered, but also caused trouble to other people. 2. Choosing a good destination does not only have to be far away. Scenery. There are many around them. Farmhouses around the city and natural scenery in suburban counties can also allow children to experience the world. Choose short trips first to practice and adapt. Parents can also visit places in advance to understand the local time difference and temperature. 3, movement and waiting time countermeasures If the child is too young and uncontrollable, prepare some small toys and snacks, picture books or short movies in advance, and take them out when crying. Try to adjust the child\’s lunch break and sleep to when he is moving. 4. Minimize luggage. Traveling with children is a physically demanding task. Apart from the necessary items, bring as little luggage as possible. Necessary items: change of clothes, baby bottles, thermos cups, sealed bags, regular medicines, sunscreen, hats, light strollers, towels, toys, snacks. 5. Convenient transportation is the first choice when choosing accommodation, and it is best to be close to tourist attractions. Choose hotels and apartments with better conditions. 6. Always pay attention to the child\’s physical condition and do not separate from the child. Once the mother notices that the child is crying out of sight, she should carefully observe whether the child is uncomfortable and take preventive measures in advance. The beauty of traveling is not about how far you go or how much you spend. Travel is the highest quality companionship. It is a comfortable and unique experience between parents and children. Children naturally like the curiosity and joy that different scenes bring to them, and you will be surprised to find that the relationship between the entire family is more intimate and harmonious. You must know that children often grow up in a blink of an eye. Please cherish every moment and take your children to enjoy poetry and distant places together.