At any children's holiday, it is the father and mother who give the first congratulatory speech. And often fathers do not attach special importance to these words or are simply far from such "sentimentality", therefore they utter a set of standard phrases. However, congratulations from the father can become original and correct, truly delighting the hero of the occasion.
First of all, grab attention
To do this, of course, with the first words you need to try to surprise the audience and the hero of the occasion himself. Otherwise, the children will ignore the wish.
"I, of course, not Dumbledore, but I also want to make a short solemn speech to those gathered here …"
To get the audience interested, the parent needs to remember what is interesting to the gathered children, first of all - to your child.
Just do not drag out the introduction. In general, it is best to speak briefly but succinctly.
The most important thing is the interests of the hero of the occasion
Do not get off with general phrases that are customary to say on holidays. Wish what your child would like to hear from the father. To do this, of course, you need to be aware of his interests and dreams.
If the boy is fond of football, wish him more goals scored and won matches. If a girl goes to a theater club, wish her full halls of enthusiastic spectators and huge bouquets of flowers from fans.
Do not talk about what you are not happy with. If a child is fond of computer games, and you don’t like it too much, you should not wish to “leave this nonsense and take up your mind” on this holiday: today wish him interesting game novelties with good graphics and an interesting plot - you will always have time to conduct instructive conversations, and on the holiday please him with understanding. The child will be pleased that you accept and are interested in what is interesting to him.
Be sure to wish your cherished dream come true
These are some of the best uplifting words. If you are a good parent and you know what your daughter or son is dreaming about (and this is not his / her secret), voice it.
"I wish you definitely become an astronaut (famous actress / first-class pilot / writer / famous journalist)"
This will remind your child that you are supporting their endeavors.
At the same time, you should not pass off your dreams for the dreams of your offspring. If you dream that your son will follow in your footsteps and become a doctor, but he himself wants something else, you do not need to remind about this in your wishes. You should not say phrases like: "I wish you to grow up, change your mind and still become a doctor."
If you do not know what a son or daughter dreams of, just wish "that the most cherished dream come true."
Keep it simple
Try to speak the same language as your child. And if you still use some difficult words, explain them so as not to raise questions that interrupt your speech. At the same time, do not ask if the young listeners know what it is - do not embarrass them.
“I wish that at each of your performances there was always a full house - this is when absolutely all tickets for the performance are sold and the audience will be full”.
Don't look far into the future
If the culprit or hero of the occasion is still very young, they will find it rather boring to wish “to grow up big and smart, finish school well, go to university, finish it with a gold medal, get married / get married and have a large family with five children, get a job with a big salary … . All these wishes seem to come from another world, alien to children.
Better talk about today, the coming year. It's a lot closer to finishing a quarter well, winning the upcoming competition, finishing a story or painting a picture. (The wish to fulfill a cherished dream is an exception, because thoughts about this already occupy the thoughts of your child).
Wish that the upcoming personal New Year of the child was interesting: exciting trips, trips to a summer camp or abroad, musical concerts of your favorite performers, etc.
It's better not to wish for love yet
Love is a delicate feeling, especially for children. At a very young age, love causes a smile, at a more adult - embarrassment. The boy may be embarrassed that they want him "some kind of calf tenderness", the girl - hesitate to mention her secret feelings. Do not disclose to the guests the secrets of a child's heart: if you know something intimate about a boy / girl that arouses the sympathy of your offspring, it is better to talk about it one-on-one.
Wish to stay just as great
Even if there is something to complain about in the behavior of the child, there is no need to remind about it today - especially in the presence of his friends and other guests. You should not wish “to become more obedient, to help parents more often, not to receive more comments in the school diary,” etc.
Better remember his merits, worthy of mention, of which the hero of the occasion and yourself are proud.
“I wish you many more successful matches, like that victorious game when you became the best player on the team” or “I often remember how you and I went camping and overcame that mountain - may there be even more such achievements this year”
Be sure to praise the child for being a good son or daughter. Be willing to stay that way in the future. Let the son or daughter know that the father appreciates them, is proud of them, loves them (even despite some unsightly actions, if any) and is even ready to say it in public.
Standard wishes are not forbidden
But it would be better to postpone them until the end of the speech. Yes, and it is better to supplement them with "zest", understandable and familiar to the child, so that they do not turn into an empty phrase.
“And of course, I wish you good health, so that you have enough strength for all your hobbies. Good luck so that at school you are always called to the blackboard on time when you have learned a lesson … and so on.
Prepare your speech ahead of time. And then choose from it only the most important: the wish should not be too long.
