An expert gave parents advice on how to stop their child from being selfish in an article for CNBC Make It. Here are the 5 golden rules to remember.
Selfishness has always been a source of anxiety for parents. Seeing jealousy between brothers and sisters, tantrums for not sharing toys or snacks, not taking each other’s emotions into account… In short, it doesn’t help life, in general. . Have empathy and a sense of sharing is one of the important values to instill in your child.
That said, and as with anything related to education, sometimes it’s easier said than done. This can also be the case for only children, although some preconceived ideas are completely false. In order to help lost parents or those seeking advice, an expert revealed in an article written for CNBC Make Itthe 5 golden rules to follow to prevent a child from becoming selfish. They may seem obvious, but are nevertheless essential, and not always applied.
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The 5 golden rules to avoid selfishness in a child
Rule number, and the most obvious (but not always easy to respect) : don’t give in to everything. Indeed, the characteristic of selfish people is to think that everything is due to them, and that they can do anything, allow anything and ask for anything. According to Dr. Baxley, it is therefore important to reprimand the child when necessary, explain to him why his action or attitude is not done, its consequences, etc. The second rule is that of make him interested in others. The expert took the example of preparing a picnic, inviting the child to think of what might please their brother or sister.
The third rule, also essential as an adult : learn gratitude. Indeed, it is important to appreciate what we already have, which others sometimes do not have. The expert explains that, for the child, this involves doing household chores, explaining to them that it is normal for them to participate. Also, she encourages parents to keep a gratitude journal. Fourth rule : explain to them what is happening around them, in order to teach them empathy, as well as teach them to provide support to people who need it. Fifth rule : talk to them about volunteering to instill in them human connections and their importance.
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