Treat Children Respectfully and Individually

Treating all children respectfully and individually has two important elements. The first is avoidance of any type of bias or discrimination based on race, religion, culture, gender, disability, family structure, sexual orientation, or any other difference. The second is responding to the individual abilities, needs, and backgrounds of children.

Children’s development is affected by their culture, ethnicity, place of worship and involvement in community activities such as organized sports and scouts. It is important to learn about each child and the context (home, school, and community) in which he or she is growing up. By getting to know each child, you demonstrate appreciation for his or her unique characteristics. As a result, children learn to value themselves and where they come from.

Each child is a unique human being, who has developed personality traits that are likely to continue throughout childhood and into their adult years. Foster children’s self-esteem, ability to think, and willingness to stand up for themselves and others. Do this by allowing them to use their intelligence and power. When they solve their own problems, they become more independent.

Giving children jobs and responsibilities increases their feeling of competence and helps them to develop their self-esteem. Organize tasks so children can do jobs successfully. Teach children problem-solving skills, like how to cooperate, share, compromise, let others know how they are feeling, use words to solve problems, express anger in acceptable ways, keep promises, apologize, and walk away from a bad situation.

Related training:
A Basic Approach to Communication with Children - 2 hours
A Basic Approach to Guidance Techniques - 2 hours
Positive Communication with School Age Kids - 1.5 hours