Learn to talk to children

Author: Huang Li
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Motherly love is priceless! Every mother's love for her child is invaluable! But unlike most mothers, Tom's mother fully understands the way and art of "communicating" this love. This method is so powerful that it effortlessly conveys her love for her child in silence, providing the child with the best nurturing and education.
Parents often say, "No matter what I say, my child just doesn't listen!" But they are actually wrong! It's not that the child doesn't listen, but rather that parents haven't mastered the language of effective communication with their children. The key to being a responsible parent is—learning how to talk to your child. Learning to talk to your child can reduce communication barriers, truly understand their inner world, and reach consensus on many issues with them. Otherwise, a deep generation gap will inevitably arise between parents and children. Learning to talk to your child is the first step toward achieving seamless communication with them.
Children often don't listen to us because our expressions of good intentions only provoke in them. Frequently, our self-assured teachings push children into desperate situations or instill bad habits in them. Expressing the same idea to a child can have a significant impact depending on the way you choose to communicate and the words you use. During interactions with your child, whether you're making requests, giving answers, discussing conditions, or reaching compromises, the language you use can either encourage cooperation and confidence or make them feel frustrated and lose faith. Don't think that your child will be fine no matter how you talk to them. Parent-child communication, in particular, requires careful attention to expression. Otherwise, good intentions in the child's mind may turn into deep shackles and lead to rebellion.
Read this book carefully to help every parent step into the inner world of children aged 3 to 14.