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Greeting someone might seem like a simple habit, but for young children, if not cultivated, it won't feel necessary, and the habit won't develop.
Many parents have complained that, despite trying various methods to make their child greet adults, from gentle approaches to scolding, their child still refuses to greet anyone. They fear that if this continues, it will become a bad habit and their child will be perceived as a naughty kid.
Is it true that 'a child not greeting everyone is considered naughty?' According to psychological experts, this isn't entirely accurate. For a child under 3 years old, not greeting adults is entirely normal and doesn't impact their personality development.
Reasons why a child might not greet everyone.
At the age of 3, children cannot fully grasp the concepts of right and wrong. They struggle with social rules and etiquette. Therefore, don't force a child to greet if they don't want to. Instead, parents should explain, guide, and establish habits for their child. Children at this age can be emotionally unpredictable, greeting one moment and not the next when encountering adults. Hence, parents need to be attentive and supportive during this 'early sunset shower' phase of a child's development.
Teaching politeness: Parents should set an example for their children to follow
1. Parents should always have the habit of greeting their children
Children over 3 tend to mimic adults, especially their parents. If parents regularly greet their children, the children will quickly respond with joy.
2. Parents should always have the habit of greeting each other
To teach children good behavior and manners, parents should remind all adults in the family to always greet each other and communicate in a respectful manner. This way, children will learn and gradually become accustomed to that way of life. Also, whenever friends or relatives come to visit or when meeting people outside, parents can say, 'Hello, Mrs. Tham,' or 'Hello, Mr. Hai,' and your child will immediately mimic and gradually remember.
Remember this principle and always have a conscious, harmonious, loving, and respectful living before teaching your children to be polite. It's something you should do because it's good for you, everyone, and you don't need to put too much effort into teaching and instructing your child to be polite.
Parents always use positive language
Whether it's parents or adults in the family, always use polite and kind words with each other so that children always have a vocabulary of 'beauty'. Do parents know that children want to speak and act like adults? It is the responsibility of parents to speak to each other politely and politely so that children can learn manners effectively.
Since children don't like being scolded or forced to do something, using a whip will only make them resist more. Therefore, to instill good behavior or habits in children, parents need to patiently explain or demonstrate first for the child to mimic.
