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It is natural for parents to get overprotective and keep their kids under tight supervision just to make sure that they dont get injured or hurt themselves in some way. More often than not, they jump in to save their little ones at the first chance of trouble instead of letting the child solve the problem on his own and learning to handle different issues. Parents leap to catch their child before falling even while exploring the modular playground equipment. While to parents it might come as a duty they owe to their kids, for children it can have several bad effects on their development as well as self-confidence.
In general children are very much dependent on their parents for love and guidance in their young age as well as a sense of protection and affection in the company of parents. However, as they grow up they need to be made feel more independent and in control of their own lives so they not only learn to deal with life as it comes but also get to build self-confidence as well as a sense of responsibility. Not allowing children this space does exactly the opposite and make them grow up to be dependent and scared of taking things on their own. Their starting learning places are the playground structures which is also the place where most of the unnecessary intervention by parents is seen.
It is far better to make your child feel self-reliant and accountable as they grow up. It can be a hard task for parents to see their kids in difficulty and not jump right in to help them, but smart parents realize that it is an essential part of their childrens proper growth and development. Here are some tips to help parents get over their fear of letting their child be and instead nurturing and bringing him up in the best manner possible.
Your Kids Will Do What They See Not What They Are Told
It is imperative for parents to set an example of behavior for their children. DO not forget that irrespective of how moral or ideological talk you have with them, what you do will have a more intense and long lasting impact on their behavior. SO instead of trying to help them in solving matters, show them how you solve your own problems. Be patient and mindful and they will follow suit.
If You Must Help Then Help In Finding Opportunities
If by any means you feel that you are not doing enough for your child by staying on the sidelines when he is in trouble, make up for that by finding opportunities for them to learn. Observe your little ones, find out their interests and choose activities that your kids can take up to improve their social and mental abilities. Being part of a team of kids who brush their teeth, fold their shirts and clean up after them would help the child learn much faster than if he is simply told to do so by his parents. Optimizing environment also includes making sure that the kids are not being exposed to any harmful material like electric wires or corrosive chemicals.
Consult Them And Appreciate Their Thoughts
The easiest way to teach children something is to make it interesting for them and let them take credit for the output. Ask their help in household matters or consult them with a similar problem that you think they might come across themselves. Appreciate their opinion and discuss your opinions which you want them to consider too. Make the conversation meaningful and allow your child to feel as if he has contributed towards the solution of the problem.
