Insights for Parents Into How to React to a Child’s Mistake

“I am sorry,” “Excuse me,” “That’s my fault,” are some of the most difficult words in the world. Because of the power they hold and of the uncomfortable feeling they give, people prefer to stay silent or to avoid them if possible, especially if we’re dealing with a child’s mistake.

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As parents, you should teach your kids to admit and accept mistakes from a young age. As usual, parents are role models for children. They must show kids that mistakes are a part of everyday life, and it is okay to make them encourage a growth mindset in kids.

If you give the idea that mistakes are an unforgivable sin, a child becomes insecure, anxious, and will be unable to find a way out of a stressful situation.

Very often, there are situations when children spill water, for instance. They are trying to clean up everything by themselves, but parents start yelling, criticizing a child, and as a result, clean up everything by themselves. In this case, a little one feels guilty and even helpless. Here are only parents to blame! Parents did not give the child a chance to learn from his mistakes and find a way out by himself.

Teaching a kid to accept its mistakes can only be possible if it can understand the consequences of its actions.

A kid will understand his mistake and look for a way out of a situation to eliminate the consequence. A little one will solve a problem and ask for forgiveness. This is how a child gets life-experience.

There is a difference between consequence and punishment.

There is always an aftermath. For instance, do not take away a favorite toy if a child is being rude. Instead, let a kid ask for forgiveness. Consequences need to correspond to the mistake. For example, do not make a child clean the entire kitchen for spilling tea.

The consequence must serve as a lesson.

Do not make it about the child itself, but only about its actions. A child does not have to feel guilty and shy; it just needs to fix a problem. No one is perfect, so do not demand perfection from anyone else. A child does not need non-existent goals and unreachable ideals.

Admitting to your mistakes requires tremendous strength.

A child will feel the weight of responsibility if parents ask a little one for his opinion concerning the way out of the situation. How to make a child realize his mistake only depends on you and how you react.

A feeling of confidence can be reached only by being supportive, honest, and appreciative. Parents can influence their children merely by being a good example for them.

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Liliana is a Licensed Montessori teacher known for her passion and dedication to education. She's been a teacher in the United States for many years, and she truly believes that education is the key to making the world a better place because today's students are tomorrow's leaders. Her experience with Toddlers, Beginners, VPK with Montessori methodology approach; Kindergarten, and first grade made her an authority and trusted resource. Liliana's family taught her important qualities like love, a positive attitude, strong motivation, and leadership. These values have guided her on her journey to becoming a professional and expert teacher. Her mission is to help children grow and contribute to a brighter future for the country.