Learning Through Social Struggles with Our Support
Jul 17, 2019
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The podcast discusses how parents can balance allowing children independence in urban environments while still providing support. It emphasizes the importance of guiding children through social struggles and teaching them etiquette with shared equipment. Fostering natural social interactions for children's growth is highlighted, with practical advice and resources offered.
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Children need the freedom to engage in conflicts with peers to develop social skills and independence.
Parents should find a balance between providing support and allowing children to work through struggles independently.
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The Importance of Allowing Children to Work Out Their Struggles
Children need the freedom to engage in conflicts and struggles with other children to develop social skills and independence. Parents should aim to support, not intervene excessively, fostering a healthy approach to resolving conflicts. By observing and guiding without taking sides, parents can help children navigate social interactions and conflicts more effectively.
Balancing Support and Independence in Parenting
Parents should find a balance between providing support and allowing children to work through struggles independently. Being present but not intrusive can help children build confidence and develop problem-solving skills. Over-involvement can create dependency, whereas appropriate support nurtures children's ability to handle challenges on their own.
Teaching Children to Navigate Shared Spaces and Equipment
In shared spaces like parks, parents can guide children on sharing equipment while respecting safety and fairness. Setting limits and boundaries helps children understand social norms and appropriate behavior. By observing situations and offering guidance when necessary, parents can create a positive environment for children to learn and grow.
A parent wants to give her toddler the freedom to work out struggles with other kids, but because of their busy urban environment, parent and child tend to be in close quarters. She says of her son and his playmates: “They look right at us expecting, needing, wanting our help.” To this mom, it seems the children believe their parents are “purposefully watching them struggle and kind of laughing at them by not helping.” She’s wondering how it’s possible to allow the struggle while still assuring her toddler that he’s being supported.
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