Conflicts and arguments between children are always a headache for many parents. These conflicts are sometimes just small problems, but if not resolved promptly, they will be difficult to resolve, affecting the feelings of siblings.
Listen and find out the cause
Before intervening in children’s arguments, parents need to take the time to listen to each child to find out the cause before coming up with a reasonable solution. This approach not only helps to clearly identify the cause but also demonstrates a reasonable approach, without favoring one child over the other.
Create a sense of trust so that children can easily share their thoughts, feelings and concerns without fear of being judged by their parents or siblings.
Choosing how to resolve conflicts
Instead of directly intervening in each conflict, parents should provide a way to resolve the conflict for their children to choose. This is also considered a fairly effective way to resolve conflicts when children can discuss and come up with a solution that they feel is appropriate.
Parents should also encourage their children to discuss each issue, listen to each other's points of view, and come up with the best solution for both.
This method not only helps resolve conflicts effectively but also helps children learn life skills to apply in the future.
Establish a code of conduct
Establishing and maintaining family rules of conduct is an important thing that parents should pay attention to. Parents should build a set of rules of conduct so that children learn to respect each other as well as resolve conflicts.
From there, children are also aware of discussing together, reducing ego and knowing how to give in to siblings in the family.
Create opportunities for bonding
Create opportunities for children to participate in common activities such as playing sports, reading books, playing with friends... These activities not only help children understand each other better but also strengthen bonds and brotherly affection.
When children work together to overcome challenges or complete assigned tasks, they learn to work as a team and respect each other's individual perspectives.
