
Ways to Support the Development of Children’s Positive Self Concepts
Although our educational system offers many benefits to the millions of kids and teens who are involved, it can also act as a negative influence. Many a child who started school as a creative and spontaneous kindergartner graduates from 12th grade with a brain full of facts but an extremely stunted ability to move beyond the rote and the conventional. The good news is that there are several things you can do as a parent to keep your child’s unique nonconformity alive and well. GIVE PERMISSION TO MAKE MESSES AND TAKE UP SPACE Creativity and spontaneity mean trying things out and even making mistakes. Set up an area in your house or garage where untidiness is not only all right but encouraged. This is where your kids can experiment with…