How to teach a child not to be irresponsible

Children need to learn to behave in the world around them as well as be guided correctly. A child is not born with all the social norms learned nor is he born knowing what is the appropriate behavior for his good or for society. Learning not to be irresponsible is a must-have in the education of children, only in this way can they become successful adults. But, teaching children not to be irresponsible is the responsibility of the parents. It should start from when the children are very small so that it is engraved for a lifetime. At some point in life, the children will stop living at home and become independent, and although this now seems far away is sure to happen, and for things to go well,

they will have to internalize the responsibility for their actions and of his thought. 5 tips to teach a child not to be irresponsible

If a child is taught from a young age to be responsible, when he is an adult he will not have problems starting a transition from dependence to independence. Responsibility is a feature of the character that guides us in everything we do, we say and think throughout our lives. Remember that children are not born learned and must learn the skills to function in society, and that also means learning not to be irresponsible. But how to do it?

Start since your children are small. Do not wait for your child to be a teenager so he knows 'by magic' what and how he should do it. 2.

Do not help him in everything , better guide him. Do not help him do everything he has to do, your son / daughter should have the responsibility to know what is his / her responsibility, and if he / she is not able to fulfill it, he / she will have to bear the consequences. Do not repeat things a thousand times, let him decide, so he will feel valued.3.

Show him the way. Since children are not born learned you will have to teach them how things are done and what is expected of them. For example, if your daughter always throws dirty pants on the floor, put a laundry basket in her bedroom. 4.

Be a good role model. If you want your children not to be irresponsible you will have to be a good role model. 5.

Use the word: 'us'. If when you do some action you want your children to learn, when you do it you use the word 'we' will learn it faster. For example; 'As we have finished eating, now we pick up the dishes and put them in the sink'. You will also have to remember to praise them when they do things well, be realistic and expect responsibilities according to the age of your children, not rewards to teach responsibility in domestic chores, create a routine and above all

teach the consequences of their actions ( for example, if your daughter does not put the sneakers in her backpack, she will not be able to practice sports, do not set her goals ... the next day they will not forget her).