Train Children To Be Independent With Routine Practices These 5 Things

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JAKARTA - Letting the child depend on the household assistant (ART), even for small things that he can actually do himself. Can make him grow up to be an independent and less responsible person.

In fact, independence is one of the most important provisions for children to face the outside world in the future. For this reason, teaching children independence can start with simple things. Try to make it easier for children to do the following things, reported byParenting, Friday, January 26.

Do not move to order ART to clean up the toys, even though the condition of the house looks like a broken ship. Let the child play a role in cleaning up his toys. Over time, the child will get used to cleaning up everything he owns.

After studying, invite the child to tidy up the book, rearrange where he was originally, and turn off the study lights. Before leaving for school the next morning, let him prepare his books and stationery to the school bag. Invite him to re-check the completeness of his school supplies in the morning.

Dry his body with a towel. After that, let him wear his own clothes. Teach the child to put the towel back on the towel to dry quickly. This exercise can foster independence in children.

When it's a bit big, train him to help you at home. There's nothing wrong if the child learns to wash dishes, spoons, and glasses after finishing eating. Also, basic skills to clean a house like this are very much needed for children in the future.

Apply this regularly when the child is about to leave the house. Either go to school or go to another place.