SCHOOL FOR PARENTS: How to correct my son's bad habits
Many of us do not like to admit that we have bad habits: we bite our nails, we stick our noses in, we rustle our fingers, etc. Most likely, our bad habits are rooted in childhood and have remained with us throughout our lives.
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How to correct the child's bad habits.
It can be difficult, but it is possible. Show a little patience, care and attention, make an effort and you can save the child from bad habits.
Study the following ways to correct bad habits in children.
1. Ignore
If you pay too much attention to the child's bad habits and punish him, it can have a negative effect. This will encourage you to repeat this behavior each time you pay attention.
Therefore, it is best to ignore the child's harmful habit. As a result, there will be a possibility that he himself will overcome it over time.
2. Praise and reward
Praising and encouraging a child when forming good habits and consciously avoiding bad ones is a good strategy.
Show your child that you notice and appreciate your good behavior; This will develop your moral qualities and help you to give up bad habits.
3. Learn
Your child can leave bad habits if he consciously wants this. It is important to teach the child and make him understand why this or that habit is harmful.
Over time, the child will understand his arguments and may abandon bad habits.
4. Change one habit at a time
A child can have many bad habits. Do not try to fix them all at once. Set priorities: first get rid of the one you consider most harmful and strong. Do not hurry.
Parents should not lose their composure when raising a child. Never embarrass a child in the presence of strangers. To discuss your bad habits with the child is necessary only in private.
5. Determine the cause
A child may exhibit bad habits due to being stressed. At the same time, it is important to talk with the child, to monitor him, to determine the reason that caused his stress. Listen to the child, show patience and love, provide support to cope with stress, this will help you cope with your bad habits.
Understanding the cause also helps parents find a creative solution to the problem, to change the child's attention and, therefore, to relieve stress.
6. Set the rules
It is very important for parents to establish rules for the child. By telling your child the consequences of his misbehavior, you help him keep his bad habits under control.
Be firm in your decisions, coordinate the rules with the child and give support. This is extremely important.
7. Develop the moral qualities of the child.
When confidence increases towards a child, supports and loves him, shows patience and sensitivity towards him, this contributes to the development of his emotional stability.
From time to time, give your child the opportunity to make decisions. It helps you develop self-confidence and decision-making skills.
When you explain to a child what is good and what is bad, it helps you from an early age to form relevant values, habits and correct behaviors. Your efforts help your child cope with bad habits, develop their qualities in the best possible way.
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