9 Parenting lessons you can use from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars isn't just a great movie

If you and the kids have watched the latest Star Wars movie, we're sure you've gotten the toy light sabers out and are practicing some moves for the next movie.

But did you know that we can learn so much from this movie as parents? Take a look at some parenting lessons you can learn from the latest story about the Skywalkers.

Keep your promises

Your little one might be waiting for something that you mentioned last week—or we don’t know, ten years ago in the hopes you remember—and come back for them. Oh, Rey.

Your kids should have a way to let out their frustrations

Unlike Kylo Ren who should have more control over his emotions, your children’s tiny bodies have to let the stress out. Let them make a mess or destroy disposable items. But make sure they know they have to clean up afterwards!

Seek professional help for anything you can’t handle

The internet (and the occasional evil Sith Master sitting in the shadows) could be changing your child’s behaviour for the worse. Talk to his teacher, a doctor or a therapist or psychologist to help you figure out what to do. It’s the right thing.

Visit your grandparents more often

You’ll be surprised at the regret you’ll feel when they’re gone. Go home more often and spend more time with them.

Never give up on your children

They’ll learn—eventually.

Let your children disobey if they do the right thing

Obedience is less important than doing the right thing. Teach your kids to think for themselves and equip them with a good moral compass.

Don’t let arguments and bad feelings fester overnight

The longer you let an issue or fight affect you, your kids or your spouse, the longer it will take to resolve it.

Never replace love and time with your kids with material possessions

Getting them the best gifts during Christmas or their birthdays means nothing if you don’t spend time playing with them.

Keep your children close to you while they’re small

Don’t make Leia’s mistake. Keep them close to you while they let you—before you know it, they’re grown up and going down the wrong path.

May the Force be with you and your family.

What other parenting lessons did you learn from Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Let us know in the comments!

Written by

Brenda Loo

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