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Instead of scolding your child for mistakes, choose a dialogue. By asking three magical questions, you can teach them to take responsibility and learn from their mistakes.

Children are very playful by nature, and mistakes are common. However, when something breaks in the house or a child neglects their studies, most parents' first reaction is to scold or yell. Experts believe that an angry reaction may frighten a child, but it doesn't make them realize their mistake. If you want your child to admit their mistakes, correct them, and become responsible for their future, talk to them instead of scolding them. Therefore, it's important to be aware of these issues. Today's article is on this topic. We'll explain how to reason with children. For this, we spoke with Dr. Chandni Tugnait, a coach and healer, life alchemist, and psychotherapist. Let's find out more in this article...

Why yelling at children are not the solution?

Yelling at a child puts their mind into survival mode. This leads to the child either lying or becoming stubborn and distancing themselves from you. Yelling doesn't teach a child what they did wrong, but instead makes them think they're bad. Scolding undermines a child's self-confidence and makes them adept at hiding their mistakes, which is detrimental to their personal development.

Ask these 3 magical questions when you make a mistake

What happened? - Ask him to speak without interrupting. This will make him feel heard and he will feel free to tell the truth.

What should we do now to fix this? This question is crucial. It shifts the child's mind from the problem to the solution. Whether it's picking up spilled food or apologizing, let them figure out a way.

How can we do it differently next time? – This question teaches children to plan for the future. It helps them learn from their mistakes.

What impact will it have on the child's future?

When your children think of solutions themselves, a sense of accountability or responsibility develops within them.

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