True independence evolves from the confidence to be ourselves, and the awareness to know who we are and what we want. Our children may be dependent on us today, but eventually, they are going to grow up to be independent thinkers and doers. As a parent, we must support our child’s developing sense of autonomy.
Little ones rarely understand the concept of doing things on time and taking responsibility for their actions. Sometimes, the school bus might be waiting, and the child is happily sleeping despite you trying to wake him up a few times. But if this becomes a regular occurrence then it is important to guide them in the right direction to enable them to discover their independence. This will not only help them be disciplined but prepare them to handle the demands of adulthood. We should encourage the child to be independent so that s/he can recognise her or his mistakes and reach out for support in cases they are not able to address by themself. The happiness and satisfaction you get when you see your children accomplish a task by themselves is fantastic.
As a long-term parenting goal to guide your children to embrace independence while enjoying the bliss of childhood, here are a few tips to help you.
These are the five ways
- Creating A Structure And Encouraging Discipline
- Allowing Them To Make Their Own Decisions
- Taking A Step Back
- Giving Responsibility To Develop Responsibility
- Applauding The Effort
