WHAT A CHILD WANTS
What do children need most from their parents or caregivers?
Of course children need and want many things, but essentially they need to know three things from us:
Of course children need and want many things, but essentially they need to know three things from us:
- That they are loved: we do this by giving them positive attention and affection.
- That we believe they can do it: we do this by complimenting them and encouraging them at whatever they try, regardless of whether they succeed or fail.
- That we will be there for them if they fail: we do this by offering a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on if they don't succeed. We should be clear with our children that our love is unconditional, that it will always be there whether they succeed or not.