We are inclined to offer rationalization, justification, and protection from life’s futilities. “What do you mean you don’t like your picture? It’s beautiful!” “You’re really good at this game; we’ll play again and maybe this time you’ll win!” “Oh, you don’t want to play with those kids anyway, not if they’re not going to invite you.” The thing is, a little unhappiness is the very thing that’s needed when it comes to a child’s development of resilience. The more we try to protect children in difficult situations, the more we send the message we’re afraid they’re unable to handle them. But they can. And they will, if they’re given both opportunity and support. greenchildmagazine/raising-resilient-kids/
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:40:00 +0000
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