 There had been many talks about the "gifted child" but in truth every child is born with unlimited potential. Quotation:
"Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action."
This can be also true concerning your child. Not just if he's a "gifted child" but just simple one. Indeed, perhaps we should consider a "gifted child" to be a child whose parents have gave him with a high self-esteem.
Children with high self-esteem are happier and more successful and prosperous in their future lives. Low self-esteem is common to children who are performing badly at school, have behavioral problems and suffer from depression.
The Newly Born Children
Newly born child actually comes to this world with all what he or she really needs. By her behavior, by all the night cries she already teaches to get what she wants.. It's no coincidence that babies learn to smile while they are still very small - it is an essential tool in their communication tools. A baby with a disarming smile can frequently wind mommy or daddy round her little finger!
At the early age parents should encourage every communicational effort of their child. Attend to her when she cries (this does not preclude training her gently into a stable routine), mirror her attempts at facial communication and praise her for good success in communication.
Toddlers
The speed of growing is very high. They are learning so fast about the world around them and want to explore everything, touch everything and even try some thing on taste. Children may be so active that in many cases parents are even to keep their infants away from things that can be dangerous for health. Yes, you need to control your child's behavior so that he doesn't hurt himself or damage valuable belongings. But you also need to give him opportunities to express this exploratory behavior without constant restrictions and criticism.
Valuable things should be put out of reach and supply your child with toys or household items that he can safely play with. Try to find time to get down on the floor and play with your child. Let him watch you and imitate. He could play on the kitchen floor with some pots and wooden spoons while you are cooking.
Discipline
In case the discipline should be obeyed not to spoil even the best and gifted child, because what can be very ruining is permissiveness. Some parents call this "allowing the child to enjoy the freedom of youth." These parents can let their children do whatever they want cause and be responsible for that.
But if you want your child to be a successful person in this life, you should teach her in a strict, of course not cruel, way. Total permissiveness is unacceptable. What is even more important that is to bring up a self discipline in child. It will help her reach everything she wants in this life.
Discipline should be sensitive, thoughtful and appropriate. You should control yourself and never cry on your child, never lose temper or beat her. Calmly but firmly teach her the right things. When your child’s actions can result in bad consequences for others it is recommended to use strict rules and even punishment.
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