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raising smart children Curiosity and a love of learning is a character strength
that is related to optimal well-being. People who are curious and who love learning
new things are usually happier and more optimistic than those who have no
interest in learning. Furthermore, those who are curious generally do well
academically, and find work that is continually interesting to them.
The great thing about curiosity is that, for most children,
it’s already there! We LOVE learning when we are young. Unfortunately, there
are many things we do in families and schools that actually destroy our love of
learning and our curiosity. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Parents can do
several things that will foster curiosity and a love of learning in their
children, and help them grow up intellectually stimulated and successful.
Model a love of
learning. Be seen reading, finding answers, and discovering things yourself.
Your children will watch and learn from you.
Embrace the motto
“we try new things”. Whether it is a new meal, a new sport, a new holiday
destination, or a new way of cleaning the house, let your children know that
you want to try new things and discover things you previously did not know much
about.
Teach your
children to find answers. When your children ask you a question, rather than
answering them directly encourage them to find out for themselves. Point them
to references, the Internet, or other useful sources.
Ask questions. If
your child is curious about something, find out why. Encourage discussion. Find
out what s/he knows already. When your child makes a statement (about anything)
you can ask “why” and have an interesting conversation. Your demonstration of
curiosity can be a terrific example to your children
Be willing to
talk. It is often easy for a parent to say “I’ll tell you later”, or “Not now,
I’m busy.” Such responses will dampen the enthusiasm and curiosity a child has
for a subject. Be being available, your child will be able to pursue a love of
learning and all you have to do is facilitate it.
Provide tools for
learning by visiting the library, buying books from the shops, and having
access to the Internet available for appropriate learning activities.
Eliminate the use
of rewards for learning. Research shows that the more we reward someone for a
task, the less interested they become in the task. When rewards are offered,
people generally become more interested in the reward than in the process
required to obtain the reward. Instead, encourage curiosity for its own sake.
