Some individuals think that parents should take care of children’s physical health while the development of mental health is not essential. Although children’s physical health needs the attention of parents, I still believe that helping them with mental health is necessary.
On the one hand, I hold belief that physical health contributes the growth of children. Firstly, a strong body can help children to form a good lifestyle. For example, parents usually spend quality time with their children in some outdoor activities including exercise, soccer, badminton, and jogging. As a result, these activities can help children to create good habits in their lives. It is a good way to help children build a well-built body and avoid a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Secondly, parents should also focus on the food resources of their children. For instance, many foods have vitamins and proteins that parents should provide for their children to ensure the development of children’s physical health including milk, fish, meat, and vegetables. Therefore, this helps children’s bodies have enough nutrition and avoid diseases.
On the other hand, parents should take care of children’s mental health to ensure the development of both the physical and psychological health of their children. Firstly, mental health is a factor that can facilitate the success of children’s lives. For example, children who have strong mental health can take part in outdoor activities and social activities with more confidence rather than children who do not have stable spirits. Consequently, this can help form children’s personalities and how they treat their family members and others in the future. Secondly, mental health is a characteristic that decides the happiness of children. For instance, if parents concentrate on the problems that relate to children’s spirits like sadness when they receive bad results in their exams, parents can promote and foster children’s mental health. As a result, this can help children to reduce stress in their lives and study. Besides, this is also a good solution to aid children have pleasures and avoid psychological diseases.
In conclusion, although parents should focus on the growth of children’s physical health, I still believe that mental health is very vital for children’s development. Physical health can not only grow through nutritious ingredients but also form children’s lifestyles. However, mental health is also necessary for the success and happiness of children.