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3 Things You Should Never Do for Your Kids
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Do not sit over him while he is doing his homework, as he will be inclined to ask for further assistance repeatedly. After all of the work is completed, glance over the assignment for any glaring errors. When you find mistakes, have your child redo the problems until they are correct. While it's fine to show examples, brainstorm and encourage, do not -- and we repeat -- do not do the work for him. Doing reports, projects and homework independently will actually increase your child's self-confidence and self esteem. Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment your child will have knowing that he earned that "A" on his own.
2. Speak for them - It's far too easy to put words in your child's mouth. Children are works in progress. As they get older, they come into their own.However, being a child can often be intimidating. Children are often insecure and, at times, unable to properly express themselves. In many cases, he may expect you to be his spokesperson.Whether it's asking a neighborhood child to play or requesting a cup of water at a restaurant, always encourage your child to use his voice.
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I was able to get around the problem and started at a very early age. When I would take my daughter's to the grocery store they were allowed to choose one item from the fresh fruit and vegetable section. They could choose whatever they wanted. Over the years we tried some very different things. But it did seriously reduce the "I wants" in the aisles of the should not haves. On occasion they were allowed a candy treat, but it was never a reward for behavior, or used as a bribe. These are the areas that parents go wrong.
By allowing children a choice, it gives them a sense of power, something to look forward to and something to prize. And there were fun times trying to figure out how to cook something. And led to some new favorite foods that we may not have tried before.
But children should always be given guidelines on what behavior is acceptable whenever you leave the house and eventually they'll know on their own.