Actually what parents believe in is not benefit their children, learning how to lose gracefully is actually good for them in the long run; it helps them become empathetic and well-rounded adults.
We list 6 reasons to explain why.
a. Try to lead them just for fun
You should let your kids understand the point of playing games; get rid of your extreme thoughts--to be number one.
When a child playing games without any intention, he will feel the game simply with joy, and virtually receive the experience from playing.
b. Try to develop their ability to deal with problems
We all know the tough reality of the world. The most precious knowledge we learned from life is to face the truth. Thus let your kids handle problems by themselves is a gentle first step.
According to Christine Carter, director of the parenting programme at The Greater Good Center, University of California-Berkeley, “if they don’t lose, they’re being set up to not be able to cope.”
c. Try to build self-confidence
If a kid learns well on how to face failure, he will pay more attention to avoid mistakes next time.
In this way，kids can build self-confidence and pride in their own skills and abilities. They also learn that only doing well is a result of their own effort and is not something handed to them on a silver platter.
d. Try to teach empathy
Parents always want their kids to learn understanding.
For instance, children won’t be able to sympathize with someone if they have never gone through a similar experience before. Only we’ve been through the same experience we can feel sorry for people with the same situation.
e. Try to develop self-control
It’s not odd to see a 4-year-old kid show his temper if he’s unsatisfied. But the truth is no one can get his way all the time and that throwing a tantrum can’t solve the problem.
Try to help your child accept the consequence, explain the reason for him. And he may accept lose with graceful.
However, we can’t expect a 4-year-old to accept defeat with a smiling face every time it happens. But with practice, he will be able to handle with losing a game.
f. Try to let them learn from their mistakes
When taking part in games that need specific skills and planning, not doing well gives kids the opportunity to think about how they can do better the next time. And this can be a lesson that benefits kids a lifelong time.
According to Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, co-author of Smart Parenting for Smart Kids, competitiveness is very natural among kids, especially during the preschool years.
So that’s no wonder if your 4-year-old aims to be the best at everything he does.
Here are some tips in case your baby didn’t present well.
