My original parenting strategy was to influence my kids to like what I was interested in. I put them in sports when they were younger. I had them work with me on DIY projects. I had them do daily tasks and errands with me. I took them to video game arcades.
The results? Nothing since they had no interest. No interest in most sports. No interest in learning how to fix things, even though they asked me to fix many things. Definitely, no interest in daily tasks and errands. High interest in video game arcades, which they would do with me. The kids did like there own personal gaming machines.
Recently, I decide to try some of my 13 year old son's interests. He loves F1 racing. I watched a documentary on F1 racing with him. It seemed much more interesting than only watching cars going around a track. There were interviews with the principals and the drivers. Then I watched a Grand Prix race with him. It was more interesting knowing who the drivers were.
While I'm still not interested in attending an F1 race (and neither is he, yet), he now has an Apple TV account and can watch all the Grand Prix races live, and in replay mode. I've been watching mostly the replays with him. It's been fun and now I'm interested in F1 racing. The best part is we're spending time together and having fun.
My new strategy is to be involved with my kids' favorite activities regularly.
This is not financial nor parenting advice. Please consult a professional advisor.
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