Raising Independent Individuals
Raising Independent Individuals
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We may not want our little ones to grow up too quickly, but independence is something they need to learn, so we can start to encourage independence early on. This can help them to develop into strong, competent, and capable adults ready to take on the world and its challenges. Giving our little ones the gift of independence lets them know that we value them so that they grow up with a strong sense of self-belief that they can do anything they put their mind to. Not only does this help our children grow and develop, but it also fosters them to be confident and competent communicators, curious and resilient explorers, and creative thinkers.
We may not want our little ones to grow up too quickly, but independence is something they need to learn, so we can start to encourage independence early on. This can help them to develop into strong, competent, and capable adults ready to take on the world and its challenges. Giving our little ones the gift of independence lets them know that we value them so that they grow up with a strong sense of self-belief that they can do anything they put their mind to. Not only does this help our children grow and develop, but it also fosters them to be confident and competent communicators, curious and resilient explorers, and creative thinkers.
While 3 and 4-year-olds might still need plenty of parental help, experts agree that kids are typically able to do more than many of us think. We can encourage them to be independent and expect more from them. We need to try and resist doing for our children what they can do themselves. While it may be quicker and easier to do it ourselves, it won't help to make the child more self-sufficient. We can try and appeal to their sense of pride, suggest experts. Not trying to redo what they've done is important as well. For example, if the child makes her bed, we need to resist the urge to smooth the blankets. Unless absolutely necessary, we need to avoid the urge to fix what the child accomplishes, say experts.
While 3 and 4-year-olds might still need plenty of parental help, experts agree that kids are typically able to do more than many of us think. We can encourage them to be independent and expect more from them. We need to try and resist doing for our children what they can do themselves. While it may be quicker and easier to do it ourselves, it won't help to make the child more self-sufficient. We can try and appeal to their sense of pride, suggest experts. Not trying to redo what they've done is important as well. For example, if the child makes her bed, we need to resist the urge to smooth the blankets. Unless absolutely necessary, we need to avoid the urge to fix what the child accomplishes, say experts.
Letting the child solve simple problems helps build character. If we see the child trying to assemble a toy or get a book from a shelf that she can reach if she stands on her stepstool, pause before racing over to help, provided that she is safe. Assigning them with simple chores can help build confidence. Putting our preschoolers in charge of a regular, simple task will build their sense of competency, say experts. A child who is entrusted to water the plants or empty the clothes dryer is likely to believe she can also get dressed herself or pour her own cereal. Though we need to be sure that the chores we assign them are manageable and are real work, not busy work, since even young children can know the difference.
Letting the child solve simple problems helps build character. If we see the child trying to assemble a toy or get a book from a shelf that she can reach if she stands on her stepstool, pause before racing over to help, provided that she is safe. Assigning them with simple chores can help build confidence. Putting our preschoolers in charge of a regular, simple task will build their sense of competency, say experts. A child who is entrusted to water the plants or empty the clothes dryer is likely to believe she can also get dressed herself or pour her own cereal. Though we need to be sure that the chores we assign them are manageable and are real work, not busy work, since even young children can know the difference.
Our goal must be to make our children feel like capable and contributing members of the family or the team.
Our goal must be to make our children feel like capable and contributing members of the family or the team.
Warm Regards,
Warm Regards,
Purva Deosugur
Purva Deosugur
Early Years Coordinator
Early Years Coordinator
RBKIS
RBKIS
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