Why You Shouldn't "Lecture" Children: Experts Explain

28.05.2024 21:28

Everyone knows that neither parents nor teachers can do without educational conversations.

This is an important moment that allows us to form the correct model of behavior, define the boundaries of the norm, and lay down accepted principles and values.

However, the form of presentation of the material always plays an important role, experts remind. Sometimes parents begin to "read a lecture" that drags on for a long time.

Why this form of influence is not effective

It is worth remembering that children often have difficulty concentrating. Therefore, it is difficult for them to focus on your long monologue.

The situation is often complicated by the fact that you make digressions and stop speaking about the facts.

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Children get confused, lost, and generally lose the thread of the conversation. As a result, they simply remember that they were reprimanded for something. But it will not have a real impact on them.

It is recommended to simply formulate a short, clear and high-quality speech that is worth delivering in front of the child. This will be quite sufficient.

This form will be much more effective.

Previously, we talked about what parental phrases addressed to a child can be considered unacceptable .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor