'My child is 10 years old. I think we were late because children complete their development at the age of 0-6. Is this true?'
It is never too late for every person who is willing and ready to become conscious about development. But the earlier what we call awareness occurs, the more it can affect life. Development and awareness are with us at every moment of life, and whenever we begin to realize this, new opportunities arise for the next moments. Although the main issue, neurological growth and development, occurs intensively in childhood, the brain continues to shape us throughout life. The proliferation of the brain's nerve cells, that is, the formation of new bonds, takes place in line with the experiences experienced in childhood, and the period between the ages of 0-10 is the period when the brain works most intensively. Although different areas of the brain develop during childhood, this development may accelerate during adolescence.
The most meaningful and valuable lessons on emotional development and self-awareness are those given to the child by parents. From the moment they are born, children tend to acquire different skills in different areas of life. For example; While a 5-6 year old child needs to be taught the sense of compassion, a 9 year old child needs to be taught time management.
Goleman emphasized the importance of the family environment in the development of emotional intelligence as follows; 'The family environment in which the child grows up is also very important in terms of emotional intelligence development. Family life is the first school where emotional lessons are taught. These emotional lessons are given not only by what parents directly say and do to their children, but also by how they express their own feelings and the interaction model between them.'
If the parents' goal is to raise healthy children, emotional intelligence development should be supported from an early age. Consciously teaching our children valuable skills that may be necessary for the next years of their lives is the biggest step we can take for their future.
EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY CHILDREN;
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They learn better.
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They have fewer behavioral problems.
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They feel better about themselves.
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They are better at resisting pressure.
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They are more empathetic and less prone to violence.
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They are better at coping with adjustment problems.
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They are better at dealing with adaptation problems. They act more consciously against harmful things.
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Peer relationships are strong.
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They are good at controlling sudden movements.
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