Think back to when you were a teenager. There was new excitement and enthusiasm in the mind, but also a strange confusion, excitement and irritation. Then your problems seemed like mountains to you. As big as the fantasy world is, so deep is the pain of heartbreak. Along with the eagerness to do something, there was great anxiety about the future. Body shaming, bullying and what not. Hormonal changes can change both the body and the mind. Today your child is also going through the same phase. Or rather, he’s going through an even more transformative adolescence. Is it possible that you are not able to understand his problems and what he is facing? Or are you avoiding your responsibilities by blaming time or dealing with those problems in the wrong way? You need to understand this so that it doesn’t happen to you. Instead of holding the baby tightly, give some relaxation. Now is the time not just to explain, but to understand so that this big problem can be solved easily.
Preparation is important
We tell our children to prepare before their exams, but many times they fail to do so in life’s exams. They let him proceed without any preparation. Psychiatrist Dr. Prada Kumar said, “There is a right time for everything and we should let the child know that before that time comes.” For example, when a child leaves the house for the first time, there are some changes in her life or some questions arise in her mind as the girl grows up. Even before this happens, we should make them aware of the upcoming changes or their possibilities, only then they will be able to deal with them properly.
Recognize emotions
Before starting to talk about emotions, the child needs to be taught to recognize them. The first step in dealing with them is knowing what they are. It is very important to learn. As a child grows, his emotions become more complex. When they get angry or upset, they need to be told that everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time. And it is not bad to be like this. Teach them that emotions are cues that are important to our identity and that they help us understand ourselves and our world When we teach children that all emotions are healthy, they learn to trust themselves.
Only patience will help
The more children learn about emotions, the easier they will be able to understand and express their feelings. Make sure that whenever you teach your child about emotions, he stays calm and pays attention to you. Remember that this lesson should not be long, serious and boring for them. Talk at the children’s level. You can take help of their favorite movies or TV shows. They will be able to better understand their favorite fictional characters by seeing them struggle with emotions. If your child is growing up, you have to teach him things through talking.
Speak openly
Good communication with each other is the foundation of a strong relationship. To build a strong relationship with your loved one, talk openly with them. Instead of reacting negatively to their curiosity, try to calm them down. Keep them comfortable. Avoid comparisons. This behavior of yours will increase the confidence of the child. Encourage children to share their thoughts from the start.
Find solutions according to the child
Every age stage is different. His problems, needs, thoughts are all different. Therefore, as the child ages, there needs to be a change in the way the child solves it. If you weigh everyone on the same scale, the result will not be pleasant. For example, when your sweetheart was young, she was often stubborn about certain things. Then just ignoring the behavior of the child would have done it, whereas it cannot be done even with the mistakes of the adolescent. You need to keep calm with this and prove your point with facts. If you don’t, you invite conflict and tension. Remember that you need to give weight to the child’s arguments and opinions.
Answer in correct words and on time
What words can I use? How deep can I go? There are some questions that may come to your mind before talking to children. According to experts, the child’s question decides the conversation. Parents should answer their children’s questions in as few words as possible. And yes, you also need to keep in mind the time and place of these answers. As such long questions and answers are not appropriate when both you and he are in a rush in the morning. But remember to come back to their questions at other times of the day.
Don’t answer quickly
When a child is irritable, they often wave their hands, fight or show anger. In return the parents also lose their temper and punish and beat the child. Children do not understand their mistakes in this behavior. It just makes him feel bad, ashamed. Which makes him even more angry. We need him to realize his mistake. Therefore, do not punish immediately, but calm him down. Take him to his favorite place, play music. Make it completely normal and then explain to him that what he did is not right.
Become a role model
You cannot teach your children what you do not know. As a parent, it is your responsibility to be a good role model for your child, teaching them to manage their emotions. Teach them to manage anger and frustration in healthy ways. You should explain to him why it is important to deal with negative emotions, according to Dr. If you are triggered by your child’s negative emotions or expressions, it is best to manage them by calming yourself down. Until then leave this responsibility to your partner.