The hug is an act of expressing the affection between parents and children. However, there are not too many parents who often hug their children, encourage or express their affection for them.
This will often make children feel sorry for themselves, lacking comfort and fun. Some of the following benefits are pointed out by psychologists that hugging children will help children feel the affection of their parents and always feel safe and protected.
Helping comprehensive development
In addition to helping children have a detachable mentality, the hug from their parents will also help their bodies develop more comprehensively and intelligently if they are exposed to family members.
According to research from scientists, when parents hug their children, the hormone Oxytocin will be produced and promote the child's body to have normal and Progressive development.
Creating happiness
There is nothing that can help children feel happier than being hugged, loved and patted back by their parents. Take a little time during the day to express your affection for your child, hug him and praise the good things he does during the day.
This action will help children be more aware of promoting their strengths, as well as know how to express their feelings, be optimistic and care for others.
Prevent anger
hugging is also a way to help children quickly calm their anger when they have something wrong. Contrary to the thinking of many parents, hugging children when they are angry or angry is not advisable and difficult to teach. On the contrary, the hug from parents will help produce oxytocin, a hormone and this will help children calm down soon, reducing anxiety.
