Motherhood: How To Handle Stubborn Children 2

Hello Great Mothers! How are you doing today? We started this discussion in my last article where we discussed how to handle stubborn children. We discussed that Stubbornness is a personality and if well handled, we can bring out the best in them.

We need to know that sometimes children act stubborn when they feel controlled or denied access to what they have an interest in, for example: when they are denied access to watch their favorite cartoon. Also, they may act stubborn when they feel neglected, and their siblings are given more attention. And so, they act stubbornly to attract more attention to themselves.

We will be discussing the characteristics of stubborn children in this article.

As mothers, our children spend more time with us, and so we have the responsibility of shaping their characters so they can become balanced adults.

But because a child is strong-willed does not mean the child is stubborn, he or she may be determined. How can one know if a child is stubborn or determined?

The following characters are peculiar to stubborn children;

They do not listen to or follow the instructions of their parents.
They are determined not to change their attitude, behavior, or stance.
No amount of pleading, cajoling, or coercion will have an effect
The child will do what he/she wants.

They defy any kind of change even if the change is for their good or to protect them from any harm. For example, refusing to clean the table after eating. Reason: No valid reason for this denial

Apart from all the negative characteristics listed above, stubborn children also have good qualities, which can’t be neglected.

They are;
They Are extremely independent.
They don’t take things for granted.
They are intelligent and creative.
They like doing things their way.
They are extremely focused on whatever they do.
They want to be acknowledged often.
They like to do everything at their own pace.
They feel bothered by what others are doing.

I hope these articles have been helpful. Join me next week as we discuss what we can do as mothers to handle our stubborn children and help them build up their positive character.

Bye!