Question
A parent is confused and worried about their two-year-old child’s mischievous behavior. The child often wakes up to play at night and has a strong destructive tendency. The parent is concerned that these habits may affect the child’s future personality development, especially considering the child’s current stubborn and impulsive nature. The parent is unsure of how to correctly teach the child to abandon these bad habits.
Answer
When parents discover their child engaging in mischief, they should avoid direct scolding. Instead, parents can guide the child through communication to encourage self-reflection. Ask the child how they would feel if the object of the mischief were themselves, whether they would be happy or sad. This kind of interaction can help the child understand others’ feelings, thereby realizing the correctness of their own actions. Through this method, children can recognize their mistakes themselves and gradually correct their bad behavior.