Often we see how a child makes mistakes, we see where and how to do it right. Usually we immediately run to point out this, we try to help. But is such help so useful for educating the child's industriousness and independence?
Instructions
Step 1
Think of yourself as your child's age. Try to imagine how difficult it is for him to master the new action. Now, as an adult, it is easy for you to tie your shoelaces, eat neatly or write beautifully. But remember how long you have been studying this. Please note - it is difficult for your child. Respect your child's work and efforts.
Step 2
It is not necessary to focus the child's attention on mistakes. Often the baby himself sees and knows them perfectly. And from your comments he will only be upset or even refuse to perform this action.
Step 3
Remember that as a result of learning, a child not only learns a specific skill. He also learns to cope with difficulties, enjoys (or vice versa - negative emotions) from the learning process. Parents should focus not only on the child's mastering an action or skill, but also on other learning outcomes: the child's hard work and perseverance, your mutual respect for each other, etc.
Step 4
Do not interfere with advice and offers of help if you are not asked to. When a child himself is enthusiastically busy with something, do not interfere with him. He himself will turn to you if he considers it necessary. When you are on the sidelines, you broadcast to your child, "I believe you will succeed."
Step 5
Make a list of things your child can do (with varying degrees of success). Make it a principle to never interfere in these matters. At the same time, evaluate your child's efforts in doing these things, regardless of the result and the number of mistakes. Expand this list over time. So you will teach your child independence and hard work.
