Content
How to help a child become independent: techniques recommended by psychologists
20.12.2024 19:40
An independent person understands what he wants to get from life. He is capable of making a conscious choice and is ready to take responsibility for the decision made.
Willpower and the ability to self-control begin to form in childhood.
But you can't do without the help of your parents. Adults should understand that they should gradually let their child go, accept his growing up and not protect him totally from possible mistakes, so that the child can learn a lesson from them.
If you are interested in specific techniques that would help your child become more independent, take note of the methods in this article.
Start with simple household items
Already at the age of 2-3 years, a child can dress and put on shoes independently, as well as tidy up his toys and wash his hands.
With age, the number of responsibilities only increases - teach a 4-5 year old to tie shoelaces, clear the table, water the flowers and feed the pets, and let this now be only his responsibility.
At 6-8 years old, a child should be able to pack his own backpack for school, wash himself and maintain hygiene.
Practice the "Counter Question" exercise
When your child asks you a question, don't rush to give an answer: instead, give him the opportunity to think for himself.
Questions like “What would you do?”, “What options do you have?”, “Which answer suits you best?” will help with this.
As your child gets older, ask him more questions, increasing their difficulty.
As a result, the “younger generation” will understand that they can come to any decision on their own.
Allow your child to make mistakes
Let's give an example: when a child prepares breakfast for the first time, the dish may actually turn out tasteless or even inedible.
But this will be his own experience - analyze his mistakes together.
Otherwise, the child will always rely on your help and blame others for his mistakes in the future.
