Communication is a necessary daily affair for preschool children. The most desirable parents would be the communicating parents. Communicating parents are usually aware of their children's problem, ambitions, likes and dislikes, friends and spend most of time discussing the pro and cons of everything in a very open manner. To avoid children to develop negative personality below are some tips to share;
Listen attentively and quietly to what your children have to say, then help them sort out and rationalize their feelings and together come up with ways to handle the problems.
SO BE AN EFFECTIVE LISTENER.It is very important for parents to recognise peer pressure, poor academic performance, poor social interaction with other children and other relevant problems. Be involved with your children at home, in the neighbourhood and at school.
SO BE INVOLVED.
Children need to be taught what good values are. Teach them how to behave and what values they should embrace. You should set the standards and make them clear what behaviour and character traits you think are important. Magic words like THANK YOU, PLEASE, SORRY, EXCUSE ME should be practiced and used consistently.
SO IMPART GOOD VALUES.
Children need your constant encouragement and recognize praise for their accomplishments. However, do not over do it and ruin their trust.
SO MAKE PRAISE APPROPRIATE.
In conclusion, take a good look at your children and decide if you can leave them to make good and sound decisions for themselves. Always be in control where crucial issues are involved and where you have doubts on the decisions they make. However, draw them to the values and chracter traits that you so desire through positive communication with them as you spend time with them.
"The best inheritance a parent can give his/her child is a few minutes of his/her time each day".
