It is hypothesized that the kids who are taught how to deal with the potential challenges they face with would outperform those who have not received any training. These groups of kids may be taught certain strategies or techniques which are quite helpful in dealing with the problems they are facing with (developing resilience). I would much appreciate it if you share any experiences you might have on this issue. More specifically, on teaching types of strategies and techniques on kids aged between 7-14 or indicating them in practice how to cope with challenges. Thank you
I think one evidence-based answer can be found within challenge models of resilience. In general, research suggests that human beings, and especially children, are relatively resilient. But it is also known that some kids are more resilient than others. Of course, some of this resilience is genetic, and many youth will likely always be more resilient than other youth regardless of the degree of training they receive. However, that being said, challenge models of resilience suggest that allowing kids to experience challenging situations is important to developing resilience. These situations may be natural or created, but the idea is that they are afforded the opportunity to work through adversity and thus develop the skills necessary for coping with adverse circumstances. There should also be balance. For example, consider family conflict. If youth are chronically exposed to severe family conflict, then they likely experience adverse outcomes rather than resilient ones. On the other extreme, if they experience no family conflict, they will likely never develop the interpersonal coping skills that generally begin in the family and generalize to other situations where interpersonal conflict is present. But having to deal with a moderate degree of conflict - with the proper support in place - can indeed foster resilience. This is just one example, but there is a vast literature that can guide your research question in much more detail. Hope this helps.
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I believe children learn by example. Each individual that has an impact on children need to keep in mind that they are ambassadors of teaching children, in this case, resilience. Teaching resilience is also more about teaching children how to properly deal with their challenges so that they can develop emotionally healthy, mature responses.
When you are faced with challenges, you don't always need to hide them from children. It is so much more helpful for both yourself and the child when you respond to your problems with emotional maturity. Lead by example and imbed in their mind an emotionally healthy foundation which they can use for their entire lifetime.
Resilience is the experince of positive outcome despite negative life events. It can be due to many factors... Ex.
Child factors (as the type of temperament, physical well being, age,sex of the child, level of intelligence and cognitive function)
Family factors (as presente of both parents, parenting style... Autheritative type, marital conflect, siblings and family support)
Relatives factors (as supporting relatives)
Peers effect
School supporting
Community programes.
Some Children are like the Orchids which is a type of flower need special environment to grow.... Other children are like the Dendlion which is also a type of flower that grow at any circumstances.
Not all wounds heal with time, although some evidence suggests exposure to a moderate level of trauma may be associated with better mental health and wellbeing. The latter is true for me as a survivor of psychological, emotional, and verbal abuses I went through in my childhood days. Certainly, resilience-building is dependent on how an individual view adversities as a threat or as a challenge. Exposure to adversities and training to accept the realities through the application of life skills may help built resilience in the course of life!
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