No matter how we keep our children from getting exposed to violence, we still cannot be sure that they are truly protected and will not have any means to witness forms of aggression. Inside our own hones, even right in our bedroom, they will remain to be vulnerable as there are different means where violence can be seen.
Media platforms such as TV and the Internet can have a great influence over them as these can be very attractive to them in many ways. The best way to protect them is to prepare them in responding to what they could possibly see.
Child Development Info tells us some effective ways in talking to a child about violence. The best way is to limit their exposure to violent programs, and be hands on to what they are watching and browsing. If cases arise wherein you are not able to monitor their media activity, always maintain an open communication giving them more chance to share the new things they learned and opportunities to ask questions. Through constant conversations, you can track even the little changes in them and immediately address the wrong thoughts that might have entered their minds.
Repetition is better retention. It's important to inculcate to them the values and the standards that they should maintain. Teach them that there are always better ways in dealing with disagreements, and violence is never the answer.
Yahoo tells us that teaching a child the feeling of empathy and being sensitive to what others feel towards an act is a very effective tool. Children must always be reminded that hurting someone whether physically or emotionally is never funny as what some shows and video games are portraying.
It is how we do our part as their first educators that will give them an advantage to what they may face in life.
