Of course, in the modern world there is so much fun! The interests of children and adolescents are no longer those that were before. It is unlikely that one can now find a schoolboy without a mobile phone, and a teenager without a tablet. Children are developing through online resources and are increasingly turning to books.
What is interest?
Interest is an increased attention to something. It is believed that this is always a positively colored process, but many understand that it is not so simple.
Children's interests vary by age. You can’t hope that the game that the 5-year-old child liked can keep the attention of the teenager. Parents need to not only share, but also in every way support the interests of children and adolescents. For example, if a growing child is fond of painting, then you can go to the picture gallery with him, and with your baby - visit your favorite cartoon in the cinema.
General in increased attention of children
Until the first year of life, children most often develop in the circle of their family and do not interact with other children. Then the kids have a general interest in games and communication. At an older school age, children are linked by a desire for education, religion and awareness of their place in the world. Then there is a craving for a deeper knowledge of society, adolescents begin to gather in hobby groups.
The dynamics of the interests of the child is a complex process that requires serious time costs. It is important to learn to understand where there is a minute curiosity, and where there is really increased attention. Parents should know that not all whims should be encouraged, some must be suppressed.
Attention Areas
The specific interests of children are always associated with physical and mental development, with the environment. Increased attention can be directed to an animal (cat, dog or hamster), toys, gadgets, to a person, art and much more. Do not be surprised if your baby’s addictions change. Depending on the psychotype and temperament, he may be interested in some things, or vice versa.
Protecting the rights and interests of children
All children have equal rights that parents must protect. This applies equally to both children born in wedlock and children raised outside wedlock.
Each child has its own legal rights and interests. The state is making every effort to legislatively protect children, giving parents various opportunities for their development. The latter, in turn, are obliged to develop their offspring in the spiritual, physical, psychological and cultural planes. All actions in the interests of the child should be carried out gently and naturally, without aggression and coercion. This can break the baby’s unstable psyche.
Protecting the interests of children is the main task of the state and parents. Sometimes there are situations when parents divorce. Divorce should not affect babies, and the legal rights and interests of children should be fully considered by both parents.
Definitions
The legal rights and interests of the child are a system of property and non-property benefits that provide him with a normal life. This concept includes toys, clothes, school supplies, the arrangement of personal space and a berth. This also includes the psychological and emotional development of the child, his cultural enrichment.
How to develop increased attention in a child?
First of all, it is necessary to establish confidential contact with a baby or teenager. Believe me, if your child does not trust you, then there will be no talk of any communication.
The development of the child’s hobbies should occur only in the direction in which the baby himself wants. Do not try to grow an individual with a set of certain characteristics and well-functioning actions. Your task is to educate a person. Everyone and children are individual, you do not need to hope that you can "blind" an exact copy of yourself.
The best incentive for developing increased attention
Increased attention is the main stimulus. If you want to teach your child to count, draw his attention to the numbers. In order for the baby to learn how to tie shoelaces, this process should be fun, turn into a game.
Of course, one should not forget that if a child pays special attention to musical objects or paints, then these abilities need to be developed, even if you do not like them.
A strategy for children should be aimed at creating a healthy environment. For example, in order for a child to show drawing abilities, there should be paints, pencils and paper around him. One cannot expect a child who does not grow up in a musical atmosphere to suddenly become a musician.
Many parents believe that talent is an innate quality, although in fact any character traits and abilities are constant parental work.
Abroad now more and more attention is paid to the development of hobbies of the child. The usual circles that parents of their children bring to are compulsory practices. This is not a child’s choice, not his interest. That is why it all ends with tears, hysteria and hatred of the circle.
But the lessons of the violin by Dr. Suzuki like almost everyone. The thing is that he allows the children to do whatever they want in the classroom for several months, but not to touch the violin. Moreover, in the class at this time, older children learn the play. The result of such lessons is that the kids first look at the audience and fool around, but after a while they become interested: the older comrades play the violin, they also want to. This is how interest arises and talent develops.
Why does a protest to study develop?
Children perceive everything interesting as correct, and uninteresting as incorrect. In general, each parent subconsciously lays a negative attitude of the child to learning. These are the words to the first-grader: "Well, now the tears will begin over the book ..." or "You will cram if you do not understand!" Do you know that the son of an ancient monk learned all the sutras because they were repeated in the morning prayer? And if he was forced to cram by force? An action strategy for children should be aimed at maintaining a relaxed atmosphere and creating optimal conditions for learning.
Curiosity needs to be reinforced and encouraged, and if the child is constantly blamed for a bad game or ugly drawings, then soon the drawing or playing process will be perceived as something negative. Interest will fade away, and the desire to learn something will turn into resistance.
Consolidation of interest is an ongoing process that goes on non-stop at any age. Otherwise, the child will switch his attention to another subject and, having not completed one thing to the end, will undertake another. If you do not deal with the child and do not remind about the object of interest to him, he will forget about it. For example, your baby likes to put puzzles, try to temporarily remove all the puzzles from the field of view of the child - he will soon forget about them.
Important points in developing interest
Repeat and repeat again. For example, walking to the store with the baby, repeat some reckoning, and after a while your child will remember it. Also unobtrusively, in the game, the learning process can take place.
Remember how the children are asked to repeat the same fairy tale again and again - it is very fascinating, interesting, they remember it.
A large number of toys scatter attention! The misconception is that if you give the child all the toys that he wants, then he will certainly be developed beyond his years. Children are interested in more natural objects: clay, paper, sand and fabrics. These textures can change shape, fold and crumble, they are much more interesting than a ready-made plastic toy.
The interests of children very often do not coincide with the interests of adults. This does not mean that they are wrong, it speaks of a difference in ages. This is especially acute in adolescence, when parents so lack understanding and patience. Loud music, non-standard clothes and bright makeup - this is of interest. Another question is whether it is positive or negative, each family decides for itself.
Common Parent Mistakes
- Money. Many believe that money can help develop a child’s increased attention. Whether it’s pocket cash for a teenager or cash investments in a variety of toys for the baby. Parents should remember: nothing can replace communication with the child. You can teach your child to count and write, recite poems without any special investments. It is very important for adolescents to share time and have personal contact.
- No bans. One must clearly understand that interest and obsession are two different things. You should not support the idea of buying a 10th bike or a 50th teddy bear if your child is fond of them. You will not bring the horse to the apartment if the child is interested in equestrian sports?
- Your child’s hobby should not always please you. Many parents believe that hockey is not the sport for the child and prohibit it in every way. So you kill not only curiosity, but also trust in you. A child can never open up to you, knowing that you do not support him.
conclusions
The state always stands up for the protection and development of the legitimate rights and interests of children, but parents, family and society play a key role in this. Children must be in a healthy society in order to become fully developed and capable.