Every parent wants to give their children the best education and future, but for the average family, investing in their children needs to be carefully considered. Here are some of my advice for the average family:

1. Being a parent is a long-distance race of at least 18 years

Being a parent is a long-term responsibility and obligation that requires at least eighteen years to accompany and educate a child. In this process, parents should not only focus on their children's growth and development, but also their own physical and mental health. If parents neglect their own life and future in order to keep their children from losing at the starting line, then this investment is not cost-effective. Parents should take care of themselves and their families while taking care of their children.

Second, children are just one part of the family

Children are one of the important members of the family, but they are not the whole of the family. Parents should pay attention to the needs and feelings of other family members as well as their children. If parents put all their energy and resources into their children and neglect other family members, then this investment is not justified. Parents should allocate resources and energy reasonably on the premise of ensuring family harmony and stability.

3. Invest reasonably according to the family's economic situation

父母應該根據自己的家庭經濟狀況來合理投資孩子的教育。如果父母的月薪超過十萬，那麼每年花幾萬在孩子的教育上是可以接受的。但如果父母的年收入只有十萬，那麼給孩子花幾萬就是不合理的。父母應該在保證家庭基本生活需求的前提下，合理安排孩子的教育支出。

4. Respect children's fate and talents

Everyone has their own destiny and talent, which cannot be changed. Parents should respect their children's personality and interests, and do not force their children to do things they don't like or are not good at. If the child is deficient in IQ, talent, fortune, etc., then parents should accept the reality and not blame themselves or complain too much. Parents should help their children discover their strengths and potential, so that they can bring out the best in their areas of expertise.

5. Clarify the purpose and value of the investment

Parents should be clear about the purpose and value of investing in their children, and not blindly follow trends or pursue vanity. Some skills or interest classes may just be the icing on the cake because other families have a background, connections, industry, mature model, good upbringing and cognition, it is not only an interest but also a means to hone the mind, a social performance, and a plus item. But if these skills or interest classes are not what the child really likes or is good at, then they are not the child's core competencies. Parents should help their children find what they are truly passionate about and good at, and provide them with support and help accordingly.

In conclusion, the average family needs to be careful when investing in their children. Parents should be concerned about their children's growth and development, but also on their own and their family's needs and feelings. Parents should invest in their children's education reasonably according to the family's financial situation and respect the child's personality and interests. Parents should also be clear about the purpose and value of their investments, and not blindly follow trends or pursue vanity. Only in this way can parents give their children the best education and future.

Proofread by Zhuang Wu