Five years in the psychology of a child is a special period. Approximately 47% of parents noted that their once obedient children by the age of five began to behave deliberately defiantly: they acted, grimaced and were capricious. Such behavior is associated with a sharp transition from preschool activities to preparatory school activities, when parents unconsciously point out to the child that he is growing up: “You are already big, you will soon go to school,” and so on. You can cope with a crisis in five years if you follow some tips.
1. The method of detailed answers. Parents, by virtue of their employment, brush aside the endless questions of children "Why?" sharp answers: “I don’t know”, “Because it is necessary” or “You must”. Try to patiently and fully respond to the question posed in accessible words (but without "lisping"). Remember that the period of childhood is one-time, appreciate every second of communication with your child.
2. The method of playing up the situation. For a five-year-old child, play remains the leading form of learning. Instead of punishing or blackmailing you for disobedience (“I won't buy you a toy,” etc.), try to beat the rules of conduct with the help of your child's favorite characters. For example, a toddler refuses to eat or misbehaves at the table. Whisper in a conspiratorial voice: “Do you know the code of a knight (princess, etc.)? So, the code says that for every self-respecting knight (any hero or heroine) at the table is silent and eats everything on the plate, because good deeds require a lot of strength!"
3. The method of changing roles. The reversal of adult-child roles has an incredible effect. Entrust your child with the role of an adult - ask them to do something important for you or teach you something. For example: “Imagine, I forgot how to behave in the store! Do you know anything about these rules? " or "I'm so tired during my day at work, can you help me put your toys together?" etc. It's amazing how seriously kids take adult errands. Any whims are immediately forgotten, and the child with a serious face goes to fulfill the "mission" that was entrusted to him.
