Tips To Teach Children Not To Be Fanatical Fans Of Idols

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JAKARTA - Since time immemorial, idolizing someone has become commonplace. For example, idolize movie players, singers, bands, writers, K-drama players and K-pop idols. It's perfectly legal to have an idol, but it's quite appropriate and not a fanatical fan.

For parents whose children are idolizing someone, let's always be monitored so that they can be fans who are still within reasonable limits. Because many children are too bigoted to be able to fight using harsh words on social media to defend their idols. If used continuously, this can interfere with the child's mental health.

Here's a wise way parents can do to their children about idols:

Always monitor children's activities

When you have an idol, it's actually quite easy to see. Children have a collection of items related to their idols, ranging from posters, stickers, clothes, and accessories that smell of idols.

For example, if a child loves a singer, it is likely that he will play his songs every day. Parents can see how the child idolizes someone, whether it is natural enough or even felt excessive.

Discussion about idols

While relaxing with your child, you can slip a light discussion about her idol. You can ask the child who his idol is, why he likes him, and how he or she expresses his feelings.

Parents can also ask if a child often comments on his idol's social media and how he behaves when there are haters who vilify his idol on social media. Here, you can also remind your children to love idols properly and not overdo it. Also tell me how when you have experience with idols.

See the positive side of idols

Do not let the child misre idolize someone and adversely affect himself. Parents can help the child find the positive side of the idol and the child can follow it. For example, the idol is famous in the world of music, but he still excels in education, likes to help others, is close to family, and has a simple lifestyle.

However, remind the child not to follow the negative side of his idol such as talking in harsh words, smoking, drinking alcohol, and abusing illegal drugs.