Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton arrived in Canada on Saturday for their eight-day tour. Son and daughter, George and Charlotte, followed the prince and duchess in tow. Many are curious about how the two parents do the parenting especially during their travels.
There was one time in their way to Canada when Kate crouched down to talk to George and have him engaged by a parenting technique called active listening, Daily Mail reports. Such parenting method, however, is said to be not a priority by Queen Elizabeth, who was said to have reprimanded Prince William for squatting down to speak to George when the Colour ceremony was going on. It was when the Queen told the Prince to "stand up" as an immediate command.
Active listening is a chief skill you can use for kids, according to the Center for Parenting Education. The Duchess understands that she needed to hear the son's disappointment and frustration before she reprimands. Such parenting allows the parent to acknowledge the child's dissatisfaction especially when there is a complaint that their friends have more freedom than they do, which is a common issue for royal kids.
CDC points out that active listening is important for the Parent-Child relationship. "When you actively listen to your young child, a strong relationship develops. As your child grows, if you continue to actively listen to her, your relationship will continue to get stronger. A strong relationship with your child will make it more likely she will talk with you about her hopes and problems when she is older," according to CDC. One way to let a child feel that he or she matters (through active listening) is by repeating some important lines that they said. This way, the child knows that you are truly listening.
Parenting methods differ and as for the royal family in England, there are variations to be observed. Nonetheless, no one can question the Queen or the Duchess about their method because they are the ones who primarily know their kids well.
