It can be extremely troublesome for parents when they notice that their children are not happy at school or they find it difficult to make friends. So logically parents cannot control how other children interact with their kids, they are helpless there. But there are ways that will help your children with school and friendship.
Try these ideas in case you notice that your child is unhappy thinking that no one will play with them or their best friend is acting distant.
Try these ideas in case you notice that your child is unhappy thinking that no one will play with them or their best friend is acting distant.
1. Sit and talk to your kid about what exactly makes a good friend to us. Ask them what are the things they like the most about their friends. What is their thinking towards making a better friend? Answers to all these will lead him towards a good friendship.
2. Explain to your child that they can do little things like smiling or asking that they want to play with them, to make it more appropriate that other children shows interest and will play with them.
3. Discuss with your children that if they do something wrong or have a fight with their friends, they must apologize. This is one of the most important things children should learn in their early days of childhood. You can give him examples of their elder ones or maybe luckily you will have been a role model for apologizing and they must have noticed this. So, make them see that saying Sorry will not decrease their self-respect.
4. If you find that your child is introvert, and has troubles opening up easily with others, start with playing indoor and outdoor games with them. With time, many other children will join you and he or she will learn to play with other kids. At one point, you might feel that this is not your job, but it is. Also, playing with your kid will help both of you in a number of ways, such as both of will have better relationship, you will enjoy, you can become good friends and so on.
5. Give them lessons about the skills of a good friend… like sometimes, they may have to wait for their turn, and it’s okay to lose in a game, sharing is caring etc. Coach them in skills that they must know already by the time they grow up.
So, all the parents can now relax and stop struggling to help your kid develop social skills or deal with any difficult behavior. Follow the above simple tips to in being a good friend and a good human in the first place. If you have anything to share with us, please feel free to leave your comments in the comment section.
2. Explain to your child that they can do little things like smiling or asking that they want to play with them, to make it more appropriate that other children shows interest and will play with them.
3. Discuss with your children that if they do something wrong or have a fight with their friends, they must apologize. This is one of the most important things children should learn in their early days of childhood. You can give him examples of their elder ones or maybe luckily you will have been a role model for apologizing and they must have noticed this. So, make them see that saying Sorry will not decrease their self-respect.
4. If you find that your child is introvert, and has troubles opening up easily with others, start with playing indoor and outdoor games with them. With time, many other children will join you and he or she will learn to play with other kids. At one point, you might feel that this is not your job, but it is. Also, playing with your kid will help both of you in a number of ways, such as both of will have better relationship, you will enjoy, you can become good friends and so on.
5. Give them lessons about the skills of a good friend… like sometimes, they may have to wait for their turn, and it’s okay to lose in a game, sharing is caring etc. Coach them in skills that they must know already by the time they grow up.
So, all the parents can now relax and stop struggling to help your kid develop social skills or deal with any difficult behavior. Follow the above simple tips to in being a good friend and a good human in the first place. If you have anything to share with us, please feel free to leave your comments in the comment section.