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Most parents want their children to reach their highest potential with the skills and abilities they have. Our children's development in every aspect and their being individuals who are aware of their interests and abilities are extremely effective on their self-confidence. In this sense, children develop themselves by pushing their innate potentials when they have the ability to know themselves.

Self-knowledge means being aware of some information about oneself. This skill is one of the most important factors in personality development in terms of the individual finding the right 'I'. Individuals who lack the ability to know themselves lose their chance to be themselves by living the world that others have prepared for them. Being aware of our areas of interest and talent is the biggest help to us in making the right decisions.

The 'conscious efforts' of parents and educators play a great role in the development of self-knowledge skills in children. Parents have the chance to show their love to their children and teach them new skills. If children cannot fully know themselves, they may develop a 'liar' self just to please their elders, lose interest in self-discovery, and feel uncomfortable. This 'false self' causes irritability, anger, behavioral problems, substance abuse, etc. in individuals due to their inability to relax. It can cause many psychological problems such as: Most importantly, they may lose the ability to be themselves, which is vital for self-confidence.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARENTS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN DEVELOP THEIR SELF-KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:

• Arrange special times to spend with your child. These special times can be family or sometimes in different ways such as mother-child, father-child. The special times you will spend will help you, as parents, get to know your child and strengthen the bond between you.

• Support your child to participate in different social activities (music, theatre, sports...).

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• When your children are talking about themselves, show them that you are listening effectively by looking into their eyes. Listen using expressions (I understand you, you think…….).

• Get your children's opinions on different topics.

For example: 'What do you think about this?' 'Your opinion on this issue is important to me.'

• Share your observations about your children with them.

For example: 'I think you enjoy repairing electric vehicles.' 'It makes me happy to see how much effort you put into not hurting your friend.'

• Give your children the right to choose. Ask them open-ended questions so they can reveal themselves easily. For example: 'Which one did you like the most?' 'What did you like most about this movie?'

• Organize family evening gatherings where mutual respect prevails within the family. Any decision regarding your family may be subject to a family meeting. The evening meetings you hold will strengthen the bond between you.

• Help your children get to know themselves better and recognize their moments of strength by giving positive reactions to their work.

For example: 'I really liked the picture you made, your choice of colors is very nice.'

• Instead of just a dry well-done, a beautiful and express what has been achieved.

SUGGESTIONS FOR EDUCATORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:

• To each of your students Take special time.

• Observe your students carefully whenever you are with them.

• Share your observations about your student with them.

• Determine in which areas your students are stronger and in which areas they need further development in school-related activities.

• Separate development for each student. Prepare the files.

• Give your students the opportunity to talk about themselves.

• Follow which extracurricular social activities students prefer most. .

• We encourage students who you believe to be talented to develop themselves in line with their abilities. Direct them to those who are.

• Share your memories and experiences about your own development process with your students. Tell your students how you later improved through your personal efforts in areas where you felt weak.

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