(5). Building Independence in Children

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As I have explained in the previous article on how to build a Tough generation that, and on this occasion I will explain the next point about it.

1. Let the children do their own work, although the results are less than perfect

It is expected that parents should give their children the opportunity to do their own work even though sometimes the result is less than the maximum, for example for new children at the kindergarten or elementary school level provide them to prepare all the equipment their needs for school although sometimes less perfect, parents should be biased to provide that opportunity and opportunity.

2. Give praise for their efforts

When children succeed in doing their own work, give praise and positive appreciation for their efforts. With this positive appreciation, they feel appreciated and encourage them to do better. Praise will also increase the confidence of children.

3. Give them responsibility

Give children responsibility for their own needs according to their age. Of course this should have been agreed with them first. For example the responsibility of cleaning the bedroom or bathroom every day, or the responsibility of washing dishes and glasses after every meal, although at home there are helpers who can complete all the housework.

4. Do not be too quick to help their difficulties

Parents should not give them immediate help if they have difficulty. Let them try to finish their own work, we must give encouragement and encouragement so they do not give up easily. If they are really troubled, the new parent gives directions on how to solve the difficulty. When they are at the peak of trouble, then the parents provide the necessary assistance.

5. Discipline in applying learning

Parents should be more disciplined in applying habituation and learning to children. If parents are disciplined in applying the process of learning independence, will accelerate the emergence of the soul of independence in children. But if the parents are not disciplined, impatient and not painstaking, will prolong the emergence of the soul of independence in children.

6. Provide motivation to be independent

Positive words, stories and activities can motivate children. Parents should continue to encourage children to do positive activities for children. Motivational stories can be shared with children, like the true success stories of successful people starting from zero. They pioneered the effort with full sincerity and finally can achieve success. Similarly, the story of the great disabled people, can motivate children to be better.

7.Lets children to discuss

Ask questions and encourage children to discuss about things in their lives. For example, when a child likes to play games, then invite them to discuss about the influence of the game, and the restrictions that are necessary so as not to bring a negative effect. When children love to watch movies, then invite them to discuss what movies are worth seeing and what their positive effects are for them.

8. Teach children social values

Teach children to be sensitive and care about the surrounding environment. Occasionally take the children to an orphanage or to a disabled children's home. Explain to them the urgency of social concern. By training the sensitivity and social concerns, it is hoped that children will understand the suffering of other people's lives, the number of people who need help and so on.

9. Involve the child designing the future

Invite the children to design their own future. Let them give you an idea of ​​what they want to achieve. Give them confidence that they will be able to achieve these goals while working hard and diligent study or work.

Thus are some ways to instill a soul of independence in children.