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Importance Of Childrens Personal And Interpersonal Development

We always want the best for our children. We want to make sure we give them all the love and care possible. We try to shelter them from harm and keep the safe and secure. But most of all, we try to prepare them for their own future. We give them the tools, such as education to ensure that they will have a greater chance to succeed in life. But one aspect we sometimes forget to develop in them is their personal and interpersonal development. In most cases we take this for granted because we ourselves were not formally guided or coaxed by our parents about it for we think that is what we always presume of as something that happens naturally.

These days however, there is a need for us to focus on this aspect of our children's development. Currently, growing children, especially teens, group themselves in to stereotypes such as sports jocks, nerds, prom queens and the like, promoting discrimination on certain behaviors or physical characteristics, thus children are not opening their minds to other alternatives. The influx of digital and electronic entertainment, such as television, computer and video games, and the Internet, has also brought about a virtual culture where interpersonal relationships are faceless and sometimes imaginary. Remember, helping our children with their personal an interpersonal development does not have to become a tedious task. In most cases, it requires us to do things that are part of what parenting is all about. You may want to consider some valuable information while they are still babes then moving forward.

As soon as they are born, talk normal to them. Do not baby talk your children even when they are still babies. Talking in a normal adult way using informal but normal words helps develop their language and communication skills. Consider the saying 'no man is an island,' thus help your child understand the value of developing relationship with the people outside your home. Surround them with kids and people you believe would enhance his personality and interpersonal attributes. While in their pre-school age, bring them out at regular intervals so that they can meet other people, especially other children.

Simple walks in the park even play with him at least once or twice a week is recommended. Encourage your child to make friends with other children. Go on trips to the zoo or the mall with them. Encourage them to talk to other people, make them give the payment to the cashier when you are at the grocery, let them ask directions from a policeman when you need directions. Consider these simple but valuable lifetime experience a growing child needs because you are not only developing their communication skills but also boosts their confidence. Just make sure you explain to them that they can only talk to strangers when you are around. Talk with your children on how to do certain tasks and praise them for their accomplishments.

Tasks need not be chores. Constructing a building out of toy blocks or drawing a house on a piece of paper are serious tasks for our toddlers and praising them for their work not only helps in developing, the self esteem and confidence but also motivates them to do greater things as they grow older.

Finally, limit their video time. Playing with computers, if regulated and supervised, can be beneficial to our children. Instead of just scheduling the time for video games and computer access, why not try participating in these activities they like doing. Not only will you be able to see what they are doing, but it will also be an opportunity for you to communicate with your children. It's their turf, and their chance to teach you a few things. Remember that developing their personal and interpersonal skills should not be a lecture or instructional type of learning. It is learned through experience and by example. In the end it is how we live our lives and how we relate to our children that spells the difference.