It is unlikely there will be a child who in the childhood did not believe in Father Frost. The faith in him plays a special role in formation of the identity of the child in terms of psychology. Acquaintance to it happens approximately at that age when the kid understands that his world is not only parents and native walls. For the baby Father Frost is a kind hero who is associated only with the fairy tale and gifts. But there are cases when the kid is horrified by the bearded old man literally. Why the child is afraid of Father Frost how not to spoil New year and to make a meeting with the kind wizard memorable and fantastic?
At what age to invite Father Frost
Acquaintance to kind Father Frost can be postponed until 2 years. At this age the child can not understand who it what will lead to a fright. Even the bag of gifts will not save the situation – the baby is still too small for acquaintance to the stranger, let and fantastic, the character.
From 2.5 to 3.5 years children, having seen Father Frost, react differently. Someone is happy and quietly takes seat to the grandfather on knees that the rhyme to tell or sing a song, and someone begins to cry and hide for mom. Therefore because of a difference of temperaments this age is also not considered the best for acquaintance to the main grandfather.
And here 3-3.5 years are time when it is already possible not to be afraid of animators inventors. Children are quite ready to new contacts with the unknown for them the character. Of course, it is previously necessary to tell the kid about the one who such Father Frost why he comes why children look forward to it.
Aged from the 4th up to 5 years all children not only know who such Father Frost, but also wait for him with big impatience to receive a long-awaited present. Verses and songs are already learned, it was necessary only to meet the character from the fairy tale.
How to choose Father Frost for the child
Even the most talented dad is not suitable for this responsible role. His children can "get to the core", and the holiday and an anticipation of gifts will turn back disappointment and offense. Relatives and acquaintances – too not the best options. Perhaps, the child also does not distinguish them under suits and a beard, but in case of an unforeseen situation the invited friends can become puzzled and inadvertently give themselves. Father Frost coming on a visit to children for years is ready practically to everything and the holiday he will not fail.
Addressing to the agency for Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, parents have to tell about features of the kid that the magic meeting took place most smoothly most in detail. Suddenly the baby does not love tactile contacts, and the guest will want to take it on hands? Or active games for the reasons of poor health are contraindicated to the kid? All this needs to be provided.
By the way, Father Frost, not necessarily has to come on December 31 not to ruin parents. For children New year - a loose concept therefore also the guest can be invited in any of days, beginning on December 20 and finishing on January 10.
How to meet Father Frost of the house
The fairy tale character has to become a surprise not only for the kid, but also for parents. Therefore try to express sincere surprise at the sight of the long-awaited guest.
The child has to communicate with Father Frost as to him it is convenient and comfortable. He can stand near him, and can get on knees. Even if in advance the rhyme or a song was learned, and the kid refuses to tell them directly at a meeting, it is not necessary to force him. It is only a holiday for the kid and if it is not ready to recitation of verses – there is nothing terrible in it.
Do not forget to give a present for the kid to Father Frost in advance or so that the child did not see it at all.
And never frighten the child by the fact that he can not receive a gift because of bad behavior. Father Frost gives gifts to all!