Radio Commentary
Decision-making
and problem solving are important skills to teach your child.
Talk with children about challenges
they face. Helping them create a list of possible responses to a variety of
situations can be a great learning tool.
Set up scenarios where children tell
you how they would handle or deal with a certain situation or problem. Come up
with an outline or show them how to take steps to tackle an obstacle.
It will allow them to feel confident
about solving the problem or making the decision.
Be sure to follow through when you
are confronted with a problem and show children the approach you use. Or tell
them a story about a tough decision you had to make.
Realizing that everyone faces
similar experiences makes children feel less frightened and become better
prepared.
When you’ve handled something you
never thought you could, you really feel stronger and more self-confident.
Young
people who experience these feelings are much more likely to continue to face
new challenges successfully.
Remember: Don’t just handle problems
for your children or make their decisions for them.
Teach
them the skills they’ll need to solve problems by themselves. You can’t always
be with them.
