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Certainly, overprotectiveness or total disregard are not the best parenting strategies. But how can you help your child prepare for adulthood by freeing him of doubts and fear? We have some advice on this.
How to prepare children for adulthood? Many parents believe that it is important to protect their children from any problem, while others are sure that the character hardens in overcoming. Although we are all different and our individual reactions can be very different, one thing is indisputable: childhood largely determines our future, and the right foundation can be the key to harmonious development. Adolescence is a time of change. This is a critical period for the development of social and emotional habits that are likely to last a lifetime. And preparing your child for the difficulties that come their way is the best thing any parent can do.
Modern realities affect the lives of adults and children alike. A pandemic, worrying news, pressure from social media, and other unpleasant factors can affect people of all generations.
How can you help your son or daughter make the transition to adulthood?
- Let your child make a mistake.
The fear of mistakes keeps us from trying new things. Therefore, it is very important not to limit your search for your children and not to overprotect them when they try to find their way. Finding new ideas and hobbies is often a way to develop our strengths and abilities, and the fear of doing something wrong can stifle any perspective in the bud.
- Don't solve all their problems
It is also worth accepting the fact that you cannot solve all of your son or daughter's problems. Yes, this is not a requirement of you. You need to teach your child how to handle chores on his own, whether it's eating, communicating, or interacting at work.
- Encourage independence, but provide a secure rearguard.
During adolescence we go through physical and emotional changes, and it is important to learn to control our actions and feelings at this stage. In adolescence, your son or daughter should begin to make and take responsibility for their own decisions as an adult.
- Help your child develop life skills
Whether it's cooking, washing dishes and plumbing, doing laundry, ironing, or changing bedding, these tasks can be a great way to train your son or daughter to do household chores from an early age. This can provide simple life skills that will come in handy as you age, so that the process is not confusing and intimidating. Demonstrate basic skills now and this will be the most rewarding thing you can teach your child.
- Learn to listen to your child
Your child may act like he doesn't need you right now, but in fact he really needs you to be around and be an active listener. Unfortunately, we are not taught to listen and most of us communicate poorly, but listening is a skill that can be constantly improved.
Investigation:
https://www.texaschildrens.org/blog/10-tips-preparing-your-child-adulthood
https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/3629/how-should-a-child-be-prepared-for-adulthood/3667
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