Harmonious development of children: methods and principles of education, tips and tricks

Having a baby is not only great happiness, but also a great responsibility for parents. After all, it depends on mom and dad how developed in physical, mental and emotional terms their baby will grow. The task of parents is not to just stand aside, watching how their child grows. They need to try to help the baby so that he grows up as a diverse personality. In our article, we will consider what is the harmonious development of children. We will definitely dwell on the methods and principles of upbringing, talk about the need to create conditions for the comprehensive development of the child, and present tips and advice from psychologists.

What is a harmonious development of a child’s personality?

Parenting is a complex and responsible process. And the main goal, the so-called ideal, is the "creation" of a harmoniously developed personality. It’s just impossible to choose a single template that is suitable for a particular child, since every person, starting from the moment he was born, is an individual.

The harmonious development of the child’s personality as a goal involves the upbringing of a comprehensively developed person: physically, psychologically, intellectually. All these sides are equally important and complement each other in every way. It is impossible to achieve harmony as a whole, if you do not pay enough attention to each component:

1. Physical development involves the development of the body. A healthy, strong and hardy person will easily perceive different energy flows.
2. Psychological development affects the emotional sphere, the soul. Since childhood, a person learns to master art, appreciate beauty, etc.
3. Intellectual development. Throughout his life, a person must know the world and himself. The task of mom and dad is to help the child realize his mental abilities to the maximum.

Parents must combine all three components together and create all the necessary conditions for the comprehensive development of their child.

When to start raising a child?

Infant age is the first step towards harmonious development. Children absorb all the information like a sponge, so they should be engaged in their education and the formation of intellectual abilities from birth - at three or five years old it can be too late. Scientists researching human potential have come to the conclusion that 1.5-2 years is the optimal age to teach a child to read.

The generally accepted methods used today are aimed not at the harmonious development of the individual, but at the upbringing of a person comfortable for society. They are based on literally driving knowledge into the child’s head, making him obedient to parents, polite for teachers, etc. At the same time, parents who want their child to grow harmoniously developed should not really rely on kindergartens and schools . It is not necessary to assign educational responsibilities to government agencies, but to do it yourself. But the main thing is that you need to do this with love for your child.

General principles of harmonious development

When raising children, the following principles should be adhered to:

1. No need to inspire the child with the idea that adults are smarter than children, just because they are older.
2. Not to teach children, but to stimulate their interest in learning, so that they can learn it themselves.
3. Do not force children to do anything without their desire, try not to use coercive measures against them, except in cases where you cannot do without it.
4. Adults should reckon with the child’s choice and agree with him only if he (the choice) is not able to harm their health.
5. The process of gaining knowledge is more important than the result.

For the comprehensive harmonious development of the child, it is important to devote enough time to the formation of the soul. This concept includes art, communication with nature, knowledge of the laws of nature and the laws by which people live, the ability to love themselves and loved ones. In this regard, do not rely heavily on educational institutions. The best education and development for a child can be given by his loving parents.

Parenting methods

In the process of harmonious development of children, the following methods of education are used:

1. Suggestion. The method involves the impact on the emotions, feelings of the child, and through them on his will and mind. As a result of suggestion or self-hypnosis, a person begins to worry about his actions, to analyze them.
2. Conviction. This method is based on the logical conclusions made by the child. Belief promotes the formation of attitudes or concepts. To implement the method, fables, excerpts from literary works, historical analogies are used.
3. Exercise. The purpose of this method is the formation of skills and habits as a result of repeated repetition of similar actions, bringing them to automatism.
4. Promotion. The method is a positive assessment of the actions of the child. This is approval, praise, gratitude, reward. Encouragement fosters self-confidence and self-reliance.

When choosing a particular method of education, it is important to consider the age of the child, his age and personality characteristics.

Physical development of children

Harmony is the development of all aspects of human activity. Both the body and the soul must develop equally. If parents want their baby to be healthy, smart and cheerful, they must pay attention to his harmonious physical development in the process of his upbringing.

A child who receives feasible physical activity increases its functionality. He learns to rationally use his internal energy reserves and keep up with much more peers. Simultaneously with physical activity, the development of intelligence. It is completely optional (although this will only benefit) to send the child to sports sections. It is enough to replace them with daily exercises and active walks (with a bicycle, scooter, roller skates, etc.).

What is needed for the full development of a child 1 year old?

A baby who is not yet 12 months old already has enormous potential for development. Therefore, the task of parents is to use it to the full. And for this they should follow some rules:

1. Create a developing atmosphere for the child. This is not only about expensive and functional toys, but also about joint walks with the study of everything that surrounds the baby around: trees, insects, etc.
2. Carry the baby in her arms. In the immediate vicinity of the mother, the baby feels safe, which means it is growing more psychologically stable and calm.
3. Talk a lot with the baby. For the harmonious development of children in the family, it is important from birth to form a positive attitude in the child towards the world. At first this happens through affectionate appeals to the baby, and a little later through funny songs, nursery rhymes and jokes.
4. Do not compare your child with other children. Each kid has his own innate abilities, so you should not try to overtake someone in development and demand overwhelming results.

Conditions for the harmonious development of a preschool child

These conditions include:

1. Having an adult nearby. We are talking about a loved one, mom, dad or grandmother, to whom the child can sit on his knees at any moment, hug him, share secrets. And those parents who believe that a four-year-old child is less in need of mother's love and affection than a baby are very mistaken.
2. The same principles of parenting in the family. A child can only understand them when all the rules are the same: if they are punished, then mom and dad at once, etc.
3. The development of the child in the game. Over time, the baby should get acquainted not only with simple toys, but also story games, and role-playing. And mom and dad will help him in this.
4. Moderate load. For a harmonious development of preschool children, daily walks, music lessons with learning songs, and exercise are important. But do not overload the baby in sections and homework. Everything has its time.
5. Exemplar. It is unlikely that the child will eat healthy cauliflower if the parents eat fried potatoes. For a child to grow up healthy and successful, he needs an example to follow.
6. Personal space. A child needs, if not in a separate room, then at least in his own corner.

Features of the harmonious development of a teenager

From the age of nine, both physical and emotional changes occur with the child. All feelings and emotions are manifested very rapidly. Teenagers become too irritable, offended by trifles. You should be aware that such changes are quite natural for this age.

In adolescence, it may be difficult to communicate with peers and with parents. During this period, it is important not to exert strong pressure on the child (especially by introducing a system of prohibitions), try to find a common language with him. For the harmonious development of a teenager, it is necessary:

• teach him how to manage his emotions;
• avoid categoricality and maximalism;
• think positively;
• provide a balanced diet, sufficient time for sleep and rest;
• control your studies;
• monitor compliance with the daily routine.

Despite the workload, try to find time to communicate with the child, walks in the fresh air, outdoor recreation, physical education and sports.

Recommendations on the upbringing and harmonious development of personality

The following tips from psychologists will be very useful for parents of children of any age:

1. Accept the child as he is.
2. Do not assume that the child is his property.
3. Love your child, be honest with him and be patient with your baby.
4. Do not take parenting too seriously.
5. Respect your child.
6. Provide the child with freedom in his development and in the choice of what he wants to do.

Using the best modern techniques will be completely useless for the harmonious development of children in the absence of love and understanding from his parents.