Much has been said about overprotection, and most parents understand how harmful it is. There is one more circumstance that cannot be ignored – disappointment.
As the years go by, the reasons for this will become more and more numerous, so the child must learn to be disappointed.
Experts from the publication "Lady Mail.ru" explained why it is impossible to protect children from the inevitable.
Scientists compare disappointment to the process of growing up, when a child takes the first steps to control his emotions.
You can’t protect yourself from this, but you need to help.
How to help a child
First of all, nothing is required from parents except sympathy. It is necessary to encourage and support the child on this path.
Secondly, you need to help your child understand that mood cannot affect what has already happened. For example, if you were unable to go for a walk because the weather turned bad.
Thirdly, you need to help find a way out of the situation or distract, switch attention to lift the mood.
Fourthly, personal example is important. Tell your children how you cope with difficulties. For example, your car broke down, you were late at work, etc.
What not to do
It is important to do everything sincerely and in no case try to brush off the child’s problem.
It is also impossible to “buy” a good mood by promising children something more and better in return.
And if we are talking about whims, then parents need to stand firm.
