Psychological needs and behavioral problem of children

Psychological needs and behavioral problem of children BEd

1. Suresh Babu.G Asst. Professor in General Education CTE,CPAS Paippad Psychological Needs and Behavioral problem of Children

2. Psychological Needs of children A healthy growth of your  child  needs to be satisfied with certain psychological needs. To understand and promote the growth of your child you need to understand his psychological needs : Attention:  You need to pay attention to your  child . As a child he likes to attract the attention of his parents. When you ignore him he will behave negatively to attract your attention. Always be attentive to your child. Acceptance :  A child is happy when he is accepted by his parents .  He knows how to behave in order to get   the approval of his parents. Accept your child unconditionally .

3. Respect: A  child needs to have self-respect and to be respected. When your child does not respect himself and he is not being respected his self-esteem will be low and he feels helpless and down. The worst thing that can happen to him is that he will not have the confidence to live in life. Praise your child whenever he does something right to boost his self-confidence . Belonging : E very one hopes to be part of a group. It is the same with your child. He wants to have a place in a group. If he is rejected or bypassed it will affect his healthy development.

4. Love: T he  emotional  support and the love of his parents stimulate the child’s mental and physical growth. Shower him with love and tender care . Achievement :  It is the motive of your child to learn something and to achieve success. Provide positive reinforcement in his quest for knowledge . Friendship :  It is natural for   your child to make friends. Encourage your child to socialize so that he learns to get along with others in a normal and healthy situation.

5. Need for self assertion The need for self –actualization – self-expression and self- actualisation .

6. Role of teacher in satisfying needs Arranging proper classroom situation Maintain pleasant and happy relationship Appreciating students Giving responsibility and power to children Giving proper rest time Co-curricular activity and extra-curricular activity based to child need

7. Behavioural Problems of children

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