Wednesday, January 18, 2012

7 tips for bringing up good travelers

by Elaine Ee

It's an old saying, but it still holds true: “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you."

Observe the behavior and attitudes of any child, and you’ll see that children learn most from what they see and not what they’re told.

This is particularly apparent with children on the road. Being away from home ground tests one’s resilience, adaptability and response to new and unfamiliar things and reveals one’s mettle.

More on CNNGo: 6 tips for traveling with kids in China

In between the excitement and novelty of holiday activities, can a child sleep soundly in a hotel bed, eat the local food, cope with missing their friends and relatives, all while being able to enjoy different sights, sounds and smells?

Often, a child’s responses mirror their parents'. If mum and dad are relaxed about eating the local meat-on-a-stick, then the child is more likely to give it a chance.

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Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/YKeP_tsLnUw/7-tips-bringing-good-travelers-150721

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