5 Tips To Inculcate Positive Behavior In Your Child

Parents tend to wear more than one hat when it comes to raising children. Whoever said it does not seems to see the frustration, anger, stubbornness and an array of such emotions that children grow!

To make sure children grow up to be good adults, encouraging positive behavior in children is very essential for parents. Consistency, alertness and the below measures are necessary as well, but above all, as a parent, YOU need to ready and equipped to go this journey.

* Be a Role Model

Environment is a powerful teacher. It is the same environment that separates human behavior from that of animals. Similarly, the environment that you create for your children is what he or she will imbibe.For everything you do, your child is looking up to you. Be a role model; do not whine or swear in front of your children. In fact, the more harmonious, realistic and positive aura you will maintain in the house, your child will build that mental picture and is likely to grow out of that imagery.

* Pay Heed

Listen to your children without interrupting, without pre-judging. Listening is a powerful tool that makes your child feel that he is part of the game.Not being able to express, can be difficult for the child to cope.But by being there with them and giving them a little boost is all that the need to conquer apprehension, anxiety, confidence issues if any.

* Keep Your Word

Children understand simple logic of ‘yes’ and ‘no’, it’s adults who complicate it with a ‘maybe’. If you have committed a trip to the zoo in lieu of completing homework for the week, stick to your word.This way they learn the discipline of commitments and at the same time trust you for what you say.

* Be Cautious

Go an extra mile with your belongings if you do not want children to reach them.After all, they are kids and finding anything to play with is the only thing they know of, at this age.You need not scold them for playing with the valuables, rather just keep them away from their sight. I you scold, that may arise negative feelings in your child and he or she may want to grab that particular thing again and again.Be polite in doing this.

* Do Not Preach

Stop teaching your children what to do. Leave it up to them and you’ll be surprised with what your children can do.Sometimes, over-preaching will have the opposite effects! It is better to guide, not instruct.That’s how they learn to make their own decisions, be responsible for their own actions and become independent.