How to teach you kid to be independant ??

Malaysia
November 12, 2008 12:03am CST
Can you share to me how to teach your kid to be independant ???
4 responses
@kezabelle (2974)
17 Nov 08
I teach them by allowing them to be independant but also by showing them through things I do myself, im independant they will learn a lot through simply watching me do things for myself. But you know the biggest thing to teach them is that no matter what you will be there and that if they dont quite manage it its ok and they can always try again next time
@kyliexo (71)
• United States
12 Nov 08
I do not have children yet, but I can use my mother and I as an example. I am a very independent woman and growing up I remember my mother always treating me like I had a mind of my own. It's very easy for parents to lead their children or do things for them when we are capable of doing it ourselves. And that goes with our thoughts and feelings as well. My mom always let me ask her questions, no matter what the content, and made it very clear that nothing was ever a "bad subject" to her. I felt safe coming to her with anything, and even if I had done something "wrong", I may have had consequences but it was always something to learn from, not fear or be ashamed of. I never felt like my mother's subordinate; she has always been one of my closest friends that I love and respect unconditionally and her ability to let me experience life for myself and ask her for guidance if i needed it has made us very close.
• Malaysia
12 Nov 08
If I have a kid I would teach her to do something on her own. For example if she wants to open a box of cereal, I will give the box to her and I will leave the box with her. I won't offer myself to help her, but at the same time I would chat with her about other things which interest her. In this way, she will feel it is as if I am being casual with her and the same time giving her space to learn her own way. Another thing is to tell her something to do, but then let her do it herself. For example, tell her that you need her help to do something. And ask her to do it for you. After she had done it, show your appreciation and make her think if she didn't help in the first place, you can never had done it yourself. This will bring self confidence into your daughter and she will grow up to be independent child.
• Philippines
12 Nov 08
I teach my child to be independent by letting Him do things he can actually do by himself. At the age of 2 years old, I taught him how to pee on the toilet bowl, though it's hard for him, he responded positively since he is so eager to learn and do things on His own. Age 3, I taught him how to used spoon and fork for eating, as well as How to keep His toys in the box after playing. It is not easy but with a little patience, and everyday reminder, He also responded. One technique is by playing with Him while teaching Him. Everything was just a play and I did not push Him to do everything all at once, I helped him every way I can, I only included him in every activity possible.And now that He is already 8 years old, new techniques is needed. Although He is used to doing what He already knew when He is younger, I taught Him new activity such as washing the dishes or Cleaning Himself at night, changed His Clothes and do His homeworks, still with my guidance. But it is good to know that He is used to all my challenges with Him, and just obey. Although at times He is a bit lazy, still He managed to cope with it.