Leo boy: character and parenting tips
If a child was born in the period from July 22 to August 23, then his zodiac sign according to the western horoscope is Leo. It is not so easy to raise a lion cub boy correctly. It is important to study his character in order to understand what methods of education to use and how to grow a real person out of him.
Characteristic
The Leo boy is a smiling and cheerful child who always gives those around him boundless positive. However, behind this bright smile, the inclinations of a real predator are hidden. From early childhood, the Lion Cub knows how to manipulate people, including his parents. Lion cubs know how to be in the spotlight, respond to praise, love enthusiastic glances turned to their person. Without the interest of others, Leo boys feel abandoned and alienated.
As much as this child is cheerful and energetic, he is just as capricious and wayward. Usually these children start talking early, and immediately in imperative tones. The Leo boy easily finds a common language with all people. In kindergarten and school, he reads poetry with pleasure, is not afraid to participate in competitions. From an early age, lion cubs feel like individuals and strive for independence.
Only in rare cases will this independent representative of the fire element turn to his parents for help.
He is curious and inquisitive, and also tries to enroll in the most unusual circles in order to surprise others and get his portion of praise. The Lion Cub boy is very generous, he will easily give his favorite toy to a friend, so he has many friends. He will not spread teenage gossip and participate in school intrigues, as he is gifted with a natural sense of justice.The future Leo is also unwilling to deceive, as he is very conscientious.
The Leo boy has such positive traits as:
- pride;
- heightened self-esteem;
- benevolence;
- sincerity;
- a responsibility;
- generosity.
It is difficult to talk about the negative aspects of the character of any child, but the parents of the Lion Cub need to know in advance what they will have to face. The negative aspects include the following:
- vanity;
- arrogance;
- self-centeredness;
- squandering;
- capriciousness.
Peer relationships
Since childhood, a positive and inquisitive Lion Cub strives to become a participant in the most exciting events. He can easily organize a school play or become an assistant coach in sports activities. And therefore, he is always surrounded by a large number of friends. This child knows how to unite people, create a team in which he will become a leader. Friends appreciate such a friend. They like that responsibility for all misdeeds falls on the shoulders of their leader, Leo, with him it is fun and interesting, because of a heightened sense of justice, he will never leave a friend in trouble. Defending a comrade, the Lion Cub will easily enter the battle - usually these are well-developed adolescents in physical terms.
At school, Leo will never become a hermit; rather, on the contrary. He can be the head of the class, head the sports sector of the team. The Lion Cub learns with pleasure, as he always strives for something new, but his energy is not always able to withstand at the desk for 40 minutes. In high school, Leo, discouraged by another boring sitting at the school table, may start skipping classes.
Despite the complacent disposition, the Lion Cub's school friends know that under no circumstances should his actions be criticized, otherwise, defending his superiority, this child may even start a fight. Aggression and anger can fill his being completely suddenly, and friends try not to bring their companion to this state. However, the Lion Cub finds it quite natural to give out advice and directions. The Leo boy thinks that he deserves the best, and therefore accepts only people chosen by him into his circle of friends.
Girls like the ambitious, courageous Leo, therefore, from childhood, this boy is surrounded by female attention.
Relationship with parents
The boy Leo keeps his parents in constant tension. In public it seems that this is an almost ideal child - he attends many sections, is hospitable, sociable, courteous. But those around him do not know that the Lion Cub is trying to prove himself ideal in order to be gifted with praise again. Parents know all the ins and outs of this child. They know there is a sly request behind a sweet smile.
This boy has been restless since childhood, so a mother should be attentive from the very first steps of her child. In general, the Leo boy for parents is their pride. Guests are always touched by this cheerful positive child who is happy even with beautiful trinkets. Teachers praise Lion, however, rarely for his studies, mainly for discipline and active participation in the cultural and sports life of the school. Friends and girlfriends constantly crowd at guests.
Mom and Dad should put up with some of the negative aspects of their child, since adult Leos are characterized by a very tender attitude towards their parents. They will not have to live out their days in a nursing home, this young man will never leave his parents without help. Lions boys born in the year of the Dog especially strive to make the lives of loved ones better. Leos born in the year of the Monkey show less aggressive and domineering character in relations with their parents.
The most proud and does not tolerate any criticism from others is a child born in the Leo-Rooster combination.
Recommendations
The character of a predator manifests itself from an early age; over time, this child will turn into an adult Leo, who is able to become the master in the parental home. To avoid this, moms and dads should listen to the following parenting guidelines:
- you cannot indulge in all the whims of this teenager with a complex character, otherwise a real dictator will really grow out of him;
- it is necessary even in childhood to turn his energy into a useful channel, for example, to carry him away with reading, then in adolescence this child will bring less trouble;
- the lion cub requires regular admiration and delight in his address, otherwise he feels unnecessary and abandoned;
- parents must show the child that they are stronger than him in any situation; mom or dad, who has shown weakness of character, will lose his authority in the eyes of the future Leo;
- it is necessary to avoid methods of punishment by humiliation, otherwise the lion's character will choke in him, which will cause many problems for the adult Leo; it is better to make the child respect his parents, and when punishing him to remind of his authority;
- in order for the Lion Cub to be fond of studying, you need to pay a lot of attention to his successes and achievements; several times it was noted above that praise is the main weapon of the parents of the little Leo;
- if a child has committed a negative act, you should not scold him, it is better to give the opportunity to first correct his mistake on his own;
- it is recommended to closely monitor the emotional background and mental health of the Lion Cub; this proud child, feeling his inadequacy, can withdraw into himself, but in no way give out this state, which will lead to heart disease or a nervous breakdown;
- it is required from childhood to educate in this restless child nobility, purposefulness, hard work, perseverance;
- this baby is very sensitive to any criticism from others, so parents should protect him from people who can offend their child with a word.
A lion cub, whose upbringing turned out to be neglected by his parents, is able to grow into an unemployed dictator who demands money from his parents and finds himself in entertainment or computer games - after all, it is in these elements that he can feel himself in power. If the child is brought up correctly, then a very decent young man will grow out of him, a real man who will always come to the aid of his loved ones and become a reliable support for his family.
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