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How to Teach a Child to Say “No”: Instructions for Parents
22.04.2024 15:45
In Soviet times, no one thought about this. Moreover, every pioneer was "always ready" to help or somewhere else.
But that's not the point. Experts say that teaching a child to say no is also about personal safety. If a child says "no," it doesn't mean he's growing up a boor.
Experts explained why children should be able to say “no” and gave some advice on how to teach this.
Why is this important?
The skill concerns personal safety, teaches how to defend one's point of view and personal boundaries in the future.
Even many adults are afraid of being different from everyone else, simply because they were not taught to stand up for themselves as children.
How to teach a child
The main thing to explain is that his answer depends on the situation and the people.
1. The child must understand that he has the right to refuse if he does not like something. You can refuse relatives, teachers, neighbors, and especially strangers.
2. It is also necessary to explain that the refusal must sound confident, so that no persuasion can follow.
There is no point in answering "no" and then expecting someone to persuade you.
3. When refusing, the child should explain why he says “no”, but his words should not sound like an excuse.
4. A child must say “no” not only when it comes to his safety, but also when he is asked to participate in a bad joke, take someone else’s property, betray someone, etc.
5. And the most important thing is to explain that the word “no” cannot offend either relatives or friends.
Well-wishers will understand the reason for the refusal, and there is no need to worry about the rest.
Earlier we talked about the signs that indicate a spoiled child .
