How Does a Consciousness of Responsibility Develop in Children?

in life •  3 years ago 

Except in infancy, we are born with certain duties and responsibilities. All of these behaviours, which we may not always approve of, are part of a person's life duty. Individuality and the commitments we accept serve as a guidance. To help their kids grow, parents should give them jobs and responsibilities so they may be self-sufficient. Having the parent fulfil their own tasks will assist the youngster realise their own boundaries and responsibilities.

Learning is the long-term gain and change that occurs as a result of one's experiences. John Locke claims we are born with a "blank slate" that must be filled with knowledge. The baby is born an expert observer and pupil. His observations lead to specific behaviours. Finds out what is appropriate. Parents are a child's first teachers. Children learn about the world from their parents. Parents say they shape their children's outlook, habits, and even emotions. A baby's most basic need is survival, and we, as parents, guide them.

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Children look to their parents for direction on how to live a decent life. As a result, parents must fulfil the obligations they impose on their children. When parents fail to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities, urging the child to do so may create an impression. "But my parents don't do it, so I don't have to."

It's like leaving our bags in the living room or at the front entrance instead of in our rooms when we return home. To teach our child a behaviour, we must first model it.

Every parent wants their child to be independent. Assigning small tasks to children from a young age will help them flourish. We must remember that each child is unique and avoid comparing them. We cannot ignore a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. It's crucial to consider kids' abilities when assigning chores. "I am unsuccessful" when given tasks that are impossible to achieve in terms of development. Repeated exposure to similar settings may diminish the child's motivation to perform the behaviour.

Controlling the child's development is crucial now. For example, a 2-year-old cannot tie his own shoelaces. The child's development would be impeded. We may instruct him to put it in boxes after playing with dough. Thanks to our help, the kid now knows to put the dough in the post-game boxes. When a child's self-concept is forming, prepare them with small chores. If not, parents may struggle to instil these tasks in their school-aged children.

The definition of responsibility is vital in our minds. Child responsibility is predicated on little behavioural advances, not major ones. Avoiding circumstances that make you feel like a failure harms your confidence. Encouragement is also needed in environments appropriate for his age but in which he cannot participate. Emphasizing effort over outcome will increase the child's motivation to attempt, and knowing that he can accomplish it will increase his self-confidence.

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Remember, we all struggle, fail, and learn. So we should help the youngsters. However, stepping in and saying "There's someone who can do it anyway; I don't need to do it" can cause feelings like "Parents don't want to see their children struggle, so they do everything the child needs for their sake, but is this genuinely beneficial to children?"

In environments where experience is permitted for children aged 0 to 6, the youngster feels capable, eager, and willing to learn. Expecting adult tasks not assigned in childhood is deceiving. “When he grows up.” His first impulse was to wait for him to learn something new. To be able to embrace responsibility as an adult, children must first accept responsibility for themselves as well as their parents.


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