However, the adults ridiculed him and attempted to erode his sense of confidence. What they should have been doing was encouraging his contribution and sense of community responsibility, i.e., helping him build character. However, our society can mistakenly feed the destructive impulse and starve the positive one. It's important to see that these nutrients come not just from within the family but also from society at large. A parent's job is to socialize their child and to learn the observational and listening skills necessary to detect when children are deviating into harmful patterns.
Emotional health needs attention on a regular basis.
Just because kids appear to be doing fine does not mean they are and parents need to take the time to listen and observe, rather than take the status quo for granted. Start Early Research indicates that the propensity toward violence may begin as early as in the womb. Setting up a routine of emotional nutrition from infancy, just as one is concerned to provide the proper amount and balance of food at that age, is essential. A program of emotional nutrition can keep children on a solid path of developing the building blocks of good character. Consistent A consistent diet enhances immune functions and keeps us healthy.