You can teach a child to defend himself in the first year of his life. Undoubtedly, it is difficult for him to explain anything at such an early age, so he must learn everything from "visual aids". You yourself must become a living example for him. Then the child will copy your model of behavior in certain situations.
Instructions
Step 1
If the baby bites you while feeding, let him know that you cannot do this, tell him that it hurts and stop feeding for a while. After several such repetitions, the child will understand everything and will not do this anymore. Be persistent, and subconsciously, the baby will already learn diplomatic answers.
Step 2
If the baby hit you or pulled you by the hair, then you should not respond with the same gestures. This will only teach your child to be more aggressive. Tell him firmly that it is not nice to do this, but never punish him. Come up with a phrase that will become your password. For example: "I do not allow to do this." Gradually, the baby himself will learn to pronounce this phrase in conflict situations. And the more confidently he speaks, the more effect it will bring.
Step 3
In sandbox conflicts, don't take things too personally. Quarrels cannot be avoided, no matter how hard you try. Help your little one. Just don't start yelling at another child. Show the way to a peaceful solution to the issue, otherwise you risk raising a brawler.
Step 4
If they are trying to take away toys from your baby, the phrase that the child learned earlier will help (see item 2). Teach him to be firm in his words, not to cry, but also not to start a fight right away. If your baby answers with a firm refusal several times or offers to play together, then you can be sure that in the future there will be much less such situations.
Step 5
If another child behaves aggressively towards yours, that is, he tries to fight himself, then at the age of up to 2 years it is advisable to protect your baby from such fighters. Explain to him that the aggressor is wrong, but that you must not give yourself up. This is especially true of those children who are physically clearly weaker than their rivals. If that doesn't work, talk to the other child's parent. Give them a gentle hint about the situation.
Step 6
Over time, try to move to a hands-off tactic as long as the situation permits. Give the child the opportunity to deal with the abuser himself.
Step 7
But keep in mind that not all conflicts can be resolved with words. Sometimes your baby will still have to defend his innocence by force. Teach him to feel the edge when brute force can be used, and when everything can be resolved by the world.
Step 8
Explain to him not to attack first. But if they attacked him, teach him to fight back. Make it clear to the child that if the other "bullies" him, then it is best to ignore such attacks, and if someone tries to hit him, then in the same way and you need to fight back. Ask dad to teach your child some basic self-defense lessons.
Step 9
Give your child to the martial arts section. Their very philosophy teaches not to attack, but to defend. Use force only when absolutely necessary when there is no other way out. Your baby will learn not only to stand up for himself, but also learn such concepts as courage, nobility, dignity.
