One of the most important skills to develop in a child is his or her social skills. Being sociable helps people connect with others, learn new things and maintain strong relationships. Therefore, it is very important for parents to learn how to raise a sociable child.
Aha Parenting shared some useful tips to improve your child's social skills. Parents can have a big impact on the development and maturity of their child's social skills.
1. Nurture your child's social skills during toddler age.
Parents should not only focus on their toddlers' intellect and motor skills but also on their social skills. Intelligent children might achieve academic success but sociable children might achieve more happiness and contentment in life.
2. Encourage friendships
One of the most important tips to improve your child's social skills is to support his or her friendships with both kids and adults. Exposing your children to different kinds of people and encouraging them to communicate and interact can eliminate their social anxiety and awkwardness.
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3. Be a good role model.
"Remember that your child will treat others as you treat her," Aha Parenting explains. "Which means you have to find tactful ways to talk to your young child and other kids about the way they are treating each other, to help them work out difficulties when they play together."
4. Guide your child to become more sensitive and empathetic.
Not all socializations are healthy. There are many sociable people who like talking and interacting with others but they do not have emotional sensitivity and empathy. "What is important, however, is that kids are able to form meaningful bonds with others, can empathize and interact with others appropriately, and have the skills to adapt in uncomfortable situations," Lifehacker advised.
5. Teach the proper way to handle social conflicts.
One of the best tips to improve your child's social skills is by teaching proper conflict management. Children who know how to stay calm and polite despite being in the middle of conflicts and misunderstandings are more likely to have successful, happy and peaceful lives as adults.
