It’s a tough world out there and kids may find it overwhelming after they leave the safe confines of school and college. Parents may find it overwhelming to think about their children's futures after they leave the safe confines of home, school and college.
In psychology, resilience has a specific meaning – the ability of an individual to spring back from serious setbacks in life. Therefore, resilience is defined as the ability to adapt to adversity and cope with living in spite of stresses.
As a parent you may believe your job is to protect your children from tough situations, but in fact, you could be reducing their ability to handle life's frustrations and situations and attendant emotions such as anger, sadness, and fear.
Tips for building resilience in your children
1. Trust your child to cope. Children are a lot stronger than you think in mental and emotional ways, so do not underestimate them.
2. Don't judge. Your child will invariably make mistakes, encounter disappoints and other negative situations in life. Try to refrain from judging your child and be there to offer your support.
3. Don't rush in to fix problems If you always jump in to fix problems for your child they may not learn necessary problem-solving skills.
Building resilience is a vital ingredient in parenting and equipping your kids with the right skills to cope with life's setbacks is one of the best gifts you can impart to your children.
