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By Somapika Sarkar,Founder, Hurray Kids
Asserting self, especially refusal is often a resisting feeling. Children are vulnerable to their surroundings and as they grow, they must learn to assert their refusal to something they don’t like or agree with. Here are some parenting ways to build the understanding of refusal in our kids.
When should one say a NO?
Our little ones may or may not be sure of when to refuse. There are various situations they witness on a daily basis that may be harming their outlook or self-esteem. As parents, it is important that we help our children understand what situations are unacceptable. Discussing subjects like bullying and sexual harassment empowers them to know when they must refuse.
Yes, refusing is ok
The best way for parents to help children in stating their dislike, whether in behaviour or otherwise, is by accepting the refusal. Of course, it doesn’t mean parents accept every argument discussed.However, when children are given the freedom to say a NO, it makes them confident. This freedom also inculcates conscience in their upbringing.
There could be more to the NO
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Founder, Hurray Kids
Somapika Sarkar is a Life Skills Educationist and passionate about orienting children with global perspectives and personality-building education to lead them towards a bright future. She is the Founder of Hurray Kids, an educational venture to promote life skills in the formative years through direct intervention and by partnering with parents & teachers. Her approach stands out for inquisitive & action-based learning inspired by daily life incidences for a long-term learning outcome. Being an ardent believer of holistic development of children through 21st Century Life Skills, she is driven towards impacting as many children possible through her venture.
Somapika is a double postgraduate in Economics & Population Studies. Her training in the Montessori method planted the thought of life skills education for children. In the past, she had been a pre-school teacher, worked extensively in the education domain of social sector managing several schools & ran extensively personality development programs for children of various ages. She has also conducted workshops for parents & teachers on how to educate children on life skills.