Controversy Project
Children's interests are like small flames in their hearts, which need to be carefully cared for. In the process of pursuing interests, how to give children both encouragement and appropriate guidance?
Encouragement is to let children dare to try and not be afraid of failure. Whenever a child shows interest in something, we should affirm it in time and tell them, "Your choice is great, go try it!" This kind of encouragement, like sunshine and rain, nourishes children's desire to explore.
But encouragement doesn't mean laissez-faire. Children's interests may be volatile and unstable, they may choose out of curiosity, or they may give up easily because of difficulties. At this time, as parents and teachers, we need timely guidance to help children clarify goals, make plans, and overcome difficulties.
Bootstrapping is not mandatory. We can share our experiences and insights, but ultimately the choice is still up to the child. If children are interested in drawing, we can guide them to understand various painting styles and try different painting materials; If children have a passion for music, we can take them to appreciate various types and learn basic music theory.
Finding a balance between encouragement and guidance allows children to feel the joy of free exploration and receive strong support at critical moments. This kind of education helps to cultivate children's autonomy and sense of responsibility, so that they can go further and more steadily on the road of interest.
In short, encouragement and guidance are not opposites, but complement each other. On the way to children's pursuit of interests, let us use the hands of encouragement and guidance to jointly hold up their future.