I loved today’s conversation about giving encouragement and coaching kids through decisions and challenges. So often when we try and teach our kids, we take away their agency to do anything. We give them all the ideas; we tell them how and why to do or not to do something. I’m in three different classes that talk about the power we can have on kids. If we model decision making with our spouses, our kids with have an easier time figuring things out. They are trained observers who are accurate. Empathy is a great tool and emotion to have towards and with a child when we are interacting with them. Listening, taking time, and asking sincere questions with open ended answers help kids of all ages, even with adults, to be ready to figure things out. When we listen for feelings with our ears, eyes, and the Holy Ghost, we can assess a situation. Checking their understanding by restating in different words what you heard will help the child know we want to be with them. I have been trying this type of discussion with kids in scouts, and in primary. It works wonders when we help them solve their own problems.
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