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How parents can shape their children’s personality

Nobody can downplay the importance of a confident, curious, and resilient personality. Raising a child with such a personality along with humility and respect is a dream for parents. It is important to note that education plays a critical role in shaping this personality. A lot of parents out there wish and expect the best for their children. All these expectations are only a natural outcome if there is love and care. 

But nowadays, parenting is getting tougher because parents have to manage their complex lives, juggle responsibilities, and flip between the needs of their children. Here are some helpful tips to help shape your child’s personality.

1. Build focus

One of the ways parents can help shape their children’s personalities is by helping them build focus. It is evident that children lose focus and interest in this dynamic world with so many distractions. 

Today, some parents understand the ambitions, and strengths of their children. It is imperative to know your child’s interests and engage them in activities that will help boost their confidence, build focus, and keep them engaged to further push beyond their limits in the activities that interest them. 

2. Practice

Practicing is an exciting way to learn. Learning by practicing is a way of developing your child(ren) personality. Children should be able to engage in activities that help them solve problems instead of just listening to or watching academic lectures. 

Parents should understand that when children practice new skills, they put their knowledge to the test which will bring more confidence in what they do. Practice creates and instills knowledge in children rather than consumes it.

3. Social development

Another tip for every parent to shape their child’s personality is by developing them socially. Social development is needed to sustain positive relationships and to be able to engage with the environment. This helps to further boost their self-confidence. 

Friends, teachers, parents, and technology play a huge role in developing social skills in children. Also, communication and experience with family members, friends, teachers, and peers influence the social development of children.

4. Reading habit

To shape your child’s personality, you have to inculcate reading habits in them. Children are losing the habit of reading books since videos and games have replaced them. Reading helps in developing positive thinking and acts as a guide to help you move on the correct path. 

To improve children’s critical, creative, and logical abilities, parents should develop reading habits in their children. Reading helps improve vocabulary and communication skills. 

5. Exploring new things

Parents can shape their children’s personalities by training them to explore new things. Exploring new things interests children and generates curiosity and excitement in them. This makes them independent and well-rounded. You should also make them know that becoming good at something new involves making mistakes. 

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Ayobami Sanusi

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