20th June 2022

How can I teach my child to be polite?

This question has been tormenting Google for a long period of time as there are multiple cases where parents have faced tons of difficulties due to bossy children. Early years care teachers say that in order to find out ways to calm them down, the first thing that parents should understand is a bossy child’s psychology.

Preschool teachers mention that during their academic days when they were pursuing a certification in early years care and education courses, they had gone through various case studies and research materials that explained what causes a child to be bossy. A diploma in early years care and education guides preschool teachers to understand the major reasons behind the bossy behaviors of children.

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Often the mentality of children and families’ other members are not on the same page. There can be a wall i.e., a communication gap between parents and a child, and consequently, a child feels uncomfortable listening to their instructions. Because of such an ambiance, the development of children goes on an unusual track. While working with children who are bossy, early years care educators have found out various facts about them.

A bossy child cannot adapt herself/himself to a usual learning environment. In fact, due to a lack of interaction with parents, they do not learn many social skills and peer skills. As a result, a sense of power grows in them and they try to exercise their powers with everyone irrespective of the scenario. It is not that they are not aware of good manners but their social-emotional learning is inevitably not up to the mark.

Let's say, you being a teacher know what curriculum or lesson planning must enhance a child’s development. But imagine, there is a teeny-tiny person in your class who is half the half of your age but feels that her/his knowledge is better and upgraded than yours. Initially, you’ll be finding it cute but gradually, that attitude will vex you and you’ll get irritated and frustrated both, at the same time.

So, what’s next?

Child care training members suggest that does not matter how much tough it looks but the first thing a preschool teacher must have is chunks and chunks of patience. Teaching manners often demand teachers to be patient but every human being has a limitation.

A bossy child might create a fuss when a teacher does not pay attention to her/his opinions. Well, tackling is definitely another exclusive talent. Teachers can ask that child to try the method that the teacher is mentioning and the child can implement the same method at home as a home task (a double shift). Needless to say, a child will feel more comfortable with the teacher’s method as experience speaks volumes.

Some kids behave insanely at the dinner table. They throw foods that are not their favorite are refrain from table manners. Encouraging such behaviors is never going to teach them lessons. Parents will have to be strict and tell them how hard it is to yield the cereals they’re eating. This kind of table-turning is important. Many might differ but we would like to recommend that children must understand the true meaning of what goes around comes around. Otherwise, getting them back on track is impossible.

However, early childhood education teachers sometimes feel that the bossy attitude of children can bring positive outcomes as well. Sometimes giving them the power to get a task alone make them self-dependent and confident. Because of their dominating nature, they can get a task done by themselves according to their plans. If not, teachers can explain to them why accepting others' opinions is a good idea.

Role-playing has been an excellent idea to make kids understand that being dominating or bossy is not a good idea every time. In front of the whole class, the teacher can make a small group of 3-4 students where the bossy kid won’t be included and will be asked instead to judge the scene. The teacher can play the part of the bossy child and enact how she/he generally behaves. That can trigger a sense of humbleness in that child when she/he will understand how it looks from someone else’s point of view.

These are 5 trendy methodologies that early years care and education courses preach while dealing with bossy children. Preschool teachers have studied every aspect of a bossy child and execute the best strategies to handle them like a pro!

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Written By: Sonal Agrawal