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How to help a child form their own opinion: experts reveal the main secrets
18.05.2024 20:30
Not every adult has a personal opinion on many issues and is able to defend it.
The fact is that this feature is formed at a young age.
If parents have "suppressed" the ability to think independently and defend views, it can be difficult to relearn this skill, experts say.
What tricks will help a child have his own opinion?
Listen to what the child says
Children are very good at assessing their parents' reactions to their words and draw their own conclusions accordingly. If parents do not listen to their children, constantly interrupt or ignore them, then the child may completely refuse to share his or her thoughts with anyone.
Respect children's opinions
Even if you think your child is saying something stupid and immature, you don't have to tell him that. Not everyone has a well-founded and clear opinion from a young age.
But if you don't respect what children say, you can simply devalue their opinion.
Ask about the child's thoughts
Children will not learn to think unless they practice this skill on a regular basis. Therefore, it is worth asking children what they think.
This can apply to life situations, studies, or even books and movies.
Previously, we talked about which parental phrases are unacceptable .
