60 Tips for Nurturing a Mischievous Child

Author: Zhang Xuesong / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: There is a fundamental difference between "doing bad things" and "being mischievous." In a sense, "childhood" and "mischievousness" are naturally linked. Mischievousness is an expression of innocence and immaturity, and it has positive significance. Mischievousness indicates that a child has active energy and is full of vitality; it shows that a child's mind is lively and their attitude is relaxed; it demonstrates a child's enthusiasm for exploring the surrounding world. Many of a child's mischievous behaviors stem from curiosity, as they are acts of exploration and seeking answers. Of course, parents cannot simply ignore a child's mischievousness. Because children often lack the ability to control their behavior, guidance from adults is necessary. Moreover, the process of a child misbehaving contains educational opportunities. If parents seize these chances to educate their children, they can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Therefore, when a child makes mistakes, it is essential to use methods of persuasion, guidance, and demonstration to help them discern right from wrong. To raise the next generation, parents should also step into their children's "mischievousness" to guide, encourage, help, and discover, allowing more "mischievous children" to grow into pillars of the nation. If parents understand how to adjust their reactions according to their children's needs, even major problems can be minimized. This book provides practical solutions for common issues often exhibited by mischievous children. These helpful methods not only enrich parents' parenting knowledge but also satisfy their children's desires, while also helping children overcome their mischievous tendencies. The language of this book is vivid and easy to understand. By reading it, you will find the best ways for parents to interact with mischievous children.