Developing Responsibility In Children
Responsibility cannot be “taught”, it must be given.
Some ways to do this are:
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Never do for a child
what he/she can do for him/herself.
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Encourage a child’s
first attempts to help you or to do things for him/herself. (Remember, he/he is
learning so he/she will not do the task as well as you.)
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Give a child credit for trying to help out.
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Give plenty of time to
learn
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Don’t criticize or make
fun of poor results. Encourage him/her to try again and carefully steer him/her
toward a better way.
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When a child is ready
for larger responsibilities, let him/her take them on.
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Let a child know you
trust and have confidence in him/her.
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Praise more than you
punish. Praise for efforts as well as performance.
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Let your child make
mistakes without feeling guilty.
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Be sure the child knows
that his/her help helps the whole family.
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Don’t keep punishing
for the same offense. Help the child find a better behavior.
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Admit your own mistakes when you make them.
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Never make fun of or
ridicule a child.
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Don’t demand more of a
child than he/she can give.
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Remember, “A child
needs encouragement as a plant needs water and sunshine”.
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