Discovering Child's Talent And Tips For Parents

By Author: Vijay K Shetty
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As parents and educators, you may be struggling with the question as to how to unlock your child's talent? Fortunately, it neither expensive, nor it requires some special kind of degree to motivate your child's inner abilities. What matters most is devoting time and paying attention to your child's potential. Be it singing, dancing, drawing, or, sports, every child has a special interest. And we as parents and educators should focus on recognizing and nurturing talents. If your child talks of an idea, or about being something in future, don't squelch them. Watch him play and observe what he chooses for himself. Does your child like listening to music? Prefers taking part in a sporting activity? Or likes drawing, or sketching? Watching your child choose an activity would give you a better idea about where his interest lies.

Once you're clear on what you child likes the most, the next step is to give him constant encouragement and support. Also, it's important that you as parent or a teacher should prevent children from giving up too easily on their passions, and develop that 'I can' attitude. This goes a long way in overcoming ...
... his inner fears and taking up challenges in life.

Also, while doing this make sure you first make him understand that participating is more important than winning. Let your child experience both victory and defeat. Praise him when your child wins and help him deal with pain when he doesn't.  Tell them that mistakes are nothing but learning opportunities and the road to success involves many detours. This constant encouragement goes a long way in boosting morals and building your child's confidence. It's important that you encourage your child to set goals in life and let their desire be their inspiration. Also, make sure that the goals you set are really SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

Initiating conversation with your child on his interest, asking open ended questions on their interest i.e. what they want to be, what their dreams are would help you plan accordingly. Encourage them to ask questions and don't be irritated by their questions. Also, do remember that your answers should encourage your child to come to you for any help. Children learn a lot from parents on how to deal with pressures and keep perseverance. Your expressions and actions in difficult situation teaches them how to react to their own problems. Therefore, it's important to develop confidence, perseverance, and patience in yourself first.

Also, provide good education to your children but at the same time make sure that the formal learning setting doesn't take away the spark of uniqueness from your child. Be supportive and provide your child with the right tools to pursue their interests. Most importantly, never compare your child with another. Every child has his own unique talent and ability to develop it. Comparing your child isn't right but giving him a platform to nurture and, gradually enhance and excel his talent is the best way your child can succeed.

Vijay K Shetty, Platinum Author.
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