Why is my child stubborn?

Children's stubbornness and effective solutions for parents Stubbornness is one of the common behaviors in children that causes them to defy requests and assignments even if it is in their own interest and to protect them from harm.. For example, a child may refuse to close his school bag without a clear reason for this behavior.. Children choose not to change their attitude, behavior or position towards their parents.. .... In this article from the website of the Victory Psychology Clinic, we are going to explain the roots of stubbornness in children and the correct way to deal with parents, so stay with us until the end of the article...

The root of stubbornness in children ### Irrational requests One of the main reasons for children's stubbornness is the demands that seem abnormal due to the inability to fully understand life conditions and logical rules.... Something that is completely impossible from the eyes of adults is considered a logical demand in the child's mind.... When these demands are not met, stubbornness appears as a natural reaction.... ### Attracting the attention of parents Sometimes the stubbornness of children is rooted in their need for attention.. In situations where parents do not give enough time to the child due to busyness or neglect, the child may try to get attention with stubborn behavior.. This behavior is often a sign of the child's unmet emotional needs. and experimental reactions Some children use stubbornness as a tool to test the behavior of others... they measure their parents' and others' reactions with opposite behaviors to understand what to expect in different situations... ### Avoiding responsibilities Many children do not want to do their own work and prefer their parents to do everything for them.. Tidying up the room, dressing or even eating are examples of tasks that the child may want to leave to the parents.. Although this behavior seems normal at first glance, but if the parents take all the responsibilities of the child, these behaviors can lead to stubbornness and the parents consciously deal with these reasons.. Stubborn behavior and responding to their needs.... - Repeating advice makes the child stubborn.... - Use news advice instead of educational advice.... - Respond to the child's logical requests.... - Pay more attention to your child.... - Blaming the child too much makes him stubborn.... - Give your child the right to choose... **Parents who are stubborn**→The child constantly imitates you* The child behaves with his parents..get attention....Giving him independence is stubbornness.... **Parents who don't give their child the right to choose** →Forcing a child to make a choice leads to his stubbornness.... How to recognize stubbornness in children?... In order to be able to call a child's behavior stubbornness, it must be checked in terms of the duration of repetition, its intensity and its impact on social relationships.... The following can help to accurately identify this behavior: ### Repetition in different situations If stubbornness is observed regularly and in different situations, it can be considered a behavioral challenge... When a child's stubborn behavior reaches the point where it disrupts the normal course of family life, it may be a sign of a deeper problem... A child's stubbornness can negatively affect his interactions with parents, teachers, peers and other people and reduce the quality of these relationships. Knowing these aspects helps parents better analyze the child's behavior and find more appropriate solutions. The best solution to solve the child's stubbornness The most basic solution is not to get used to a bad habit by leaving and satisfying your child's needs.... When your child is aggressive to achieve his desires and you respond to his aggression (positive or negative), you give the message that his solution can be effective and he chooses this way to achieve his desires.... sometimes kids need your seriousness and determination to encourage some parents to do better voice soon....impatient....parents should know that these are not good reasons for bad parenting... Spend some time of the day playing with your child....ask him for help to do some things....don't always command or forbid him....sometimes it is better to deprive him of something he likes....but in such a way that you explain to him the reason for doing this....it is better for the child to know what the consequences will be if he does bad behavior....ask him to talk to him about something or something to something, you and listen to him and be his supporter and confidant Introduce.... not a person who doesn't care about his discomfort.... Keep your word and keep your cool and try not to get angry because the child understands these situations and uses them to his advantage.... What to do with stubbornness of children?... One of the complaints of parents is the stubbornness of children under 7 years old... Most of this stubbornness is caused by children's sense of independence and it is normal, but by controlling some points, this stubbornness can be reduced and controlled... - Don't have strange and excessive expectations, for example, that his room is always tidy... - Stick to the rules you set and don't break them. - Coordinate with your wife in educational matters - Do not interfere in his games and personal work - Understand the child - Always treat him with respect, damage to self-esteem can be one of the reasons for stubbornness.. - Don't be stubborn and be a good example. conclusion Now that you know the reasons for your child's stubbornness, the next step is to pay attention to your behaviors and reactions and improve them.... Parenting is a skill that must be learned and practiced.... There are many resources for this; From reading educational books and articles to participating in specialized child training courses... But this path may be challenging and requires more detailed guidance... Here, Pirouzi Psychology Clinic can be with you... Our experts will help you by providing expert advice and practical solutions to learn the best ways to deal with your child's stubbornness or to establish a healthy and effective relationship with us...

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