How to teach kindness to children

Set a good example. Use words from the dictionary of politeness often: good morning, thank you, excuse me. The game of two

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How to teach kindness to children

HOW TO TEACH KINDNESS TO CHILDREN

In the world of rude It's not easy. Yet the kindness must be taught to children from when they are very young, otherwise it risks being too late. And to do this there is a method made up of simple things: from good example in the family to break the pattern "everything is mine, only mine".

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SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

Notice this: the young children of unkind, or even rude, parents are often like their parents. The right example is missing. In a home where husband and wife treat each other harshly, children will certainly not learn kindness. If no one says "Good morning," "How are you," "Thank you," or "You're welcome," why should they do so when they're little? And if they don't do it when they're little, they'll hardly be able to do it, with a magic wand, when they're older. The example, starting from small gestures, becomes essential and create the right climate at home to breathe the healthy air of kindness.

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TONE OF VOICE

Tone of voice is important: it acts as a gateway to kindness. A low tone, without shouting or yelling, encourages courtesy. Speaking too loudly, however, creates the conditions for rude reactions.

LESSON IN ALTRUISM

How to teach thento kindness, thealtruism, education in kindness of soul, to the little ones who, by nature, tend to be very selfish? Around the age of three, in the preschool phase, there is a period in which "everything is mine." Mom "is mine," a friend's toy "is mine," food "is mine." And this is precisely the right time to explain to little ones that not everything "is mine" and to teach them to be altruistic and to understand the importance of sharing with others.

Adults need to set a good example, but there are also some games that can teach them to be kind to their little brothers and sisters and class mates.

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THE GAME OF TWO

This game is particularly suitable if there are siblings in the house. Every time the child asks for a neutral last Or a toy, give him two, one for himself and one for his sister or brother. This way, he'll naturally share his things with other family members.

THE EXCHANGE OF OBJECTS

This strategy is widely used in schools: it's important to make children understand that the toys provided are for everyone. When two little ones they are playing the same game, the theory of compromise is used to avoid litigation: the child who wants to take the toy from the current user is invited to take something else, equally nice, and offer it in exchange. This way, instead of snatching objects, children learn to make suggestions and wait their turn.

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GESTURES OF KINDNESS

The gestures of the kindness They are few and unmistakable. For example, after meeting someone, always remember their name and pronounce it correctly. It's a sign of your attention to them. Teach children the habit of listening, of not imposing your own thoughts, of accepting diversity, of respecting different opinions. These are all synonyms of kindness. About Find the 10 daily behaviors to naturally become a kind person.

KINDNESS OUTSIDE THE HOME

Kindness is worn like a suit. All day long. When you're out with your children, demonstrate the meaning of kindness. For example, with the person serving you coffee or ice cream at the bar, or with the waiter at a restaurant. And be kind even in the face of a small incident, an inconvenience, which doesn't give you the right to become rude and threatening toward others.

KINDNESS CHILDREN'S PHRASES

Aesop said: “No act of kindness, though small, is never wasted.” This concept is fundamental to teaching the kindness to children. The various gestures that make up, like a mosaic, people's everyday language kind They're never wasted. They always have a purpose: for example, they enhance any human relationship, from a parent's affection to the first friendships. If a child seizes this opportunity and manages not to waste it, he or she will become kind in a very natural way.

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