Communication with Children

Communication is defined as the mutual transfer of feelings, thoughts, information and news that occur between people from person to person in various ways Decently. In short, communication is the ability to explain what we want to say and to understand what the other side wants to say. Only in this way can we mutually understand each other and manage to act together.
We should not forget that the foundations of the concept of “communication”, which occupies an important place in our society, were also laid in the family. The concept of family, known as the smallest building block of society, is the unit on which the foundations of communication are laid. For this reason, it is argued that healthy communication should primarily start in the family. This situation, which starts in the family, will also closely affect the social life of children in the future.
Let’s see what we can do at this point.

How should he communicate with children ? How should we talk to them?

Our first rule should be to listen to the other person no matter who we communicate with! This rule also applies when talking to our children. As a parent, you should learn to listen to your child. You have to make it happen by really listening and feeling it, without pretending to listen to it. If you are not available at that moment, you can tell him to wait a little and then you will listen to him.
You should try to make eye contact when talking to your child. This will make him feel important and see that he is really taken into account. On the other hand, getting down to his level and being in close contact will improve the child’s self-perception. For example, you can hold him on your lap before you start talking, or you can try squatting on your knees.
Listen to your child’s ideas with respect! Whatever happens, he has the right to rest, remember. Even if there is a topic that he is wrong or unfair, let him explain himself, support him. In this way, you will be able to easily express your own feelings and thoughts in any environment, be sure.
Give responsibilities depending on the developmental characteristics of the age. TV viewing time, sleeping time, picking up toys or lifting plates from the table, etc.. Each of these tasks is small, but contributes to the development of the child. But it is not enough to just give responsibility. Most importantly, explain them in a clear and understandable language.
Children try boundaries and rules. Be warned when you encounter such a situation. However, these warnings should not be in such a way as to offend the child. What needs to be done is to make a short statement, support what you say with your behavior and stand firm.
Let your children reflect their feelings! Ask him how he feels when he experiences any emotion at the extreme point. Make him express it. At this point, you can translate his feelings to help him. Empathy phrases such as ”you’re angry right now, I understand you“ or ”I feel that you’re very happy” will both strengthen your communication and help your child calm down.
As we said from the beginning, the concept of family is where the foundations are laid for how we should listen and talk to each other, in short, how we should communicate. For this reason, healthy communication primarily starts in the family. Being a role model in this regard should be the primary goal of parents. Remember that children are the reflection of the house.

Mod College PDR