For a child to be questioning, curious, and thinking is the first step to learning and acquiring knowledge. But, sometimes people may complain that a child talks “too much,” and often they may quieten the child down.
For a parent (and sometimes teachers) this may be out of embarrassment, or because they don’t have the will or knowledge to answer their questions. But, constantly silencing children can hamper their development and thinking. We should avoid being judgemental when a child say something that shocks or disappoints us; by listening to them we help them in becoming honest and secure individuals. Whilst clarifying their misconceptions constructively we can improve our communication and relationships significantly.
Talking is an essential communication tool in life that develops our confidence, language and intellect. Children who know how to express themselves verbally develop more confidence. This can help them to interact better and academically achieve more. By adults using ‘adult’ tone and correct pronunciation of normal language with babies and toddlers from an early age, speech development can occur earlier.
Of course, there are situations and places where it is appropriate to encourage our children to be quiet — but this should not be the norm. Instilling a silence culture can lead to many problems in the long run…
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