Question

Give examples of three prosocial behaviors you would want to teach young children. Have you ever taught these behaviors? If yes, how? Would you use particular discussion question when working with parents? If yes, why? If no, why not

Answer 1

• Selflessly helping others is typically a learned behavior. Parents who demonstrate prosocial behaviors lead by example. Children may learn about helping others through religious or other group studies. Encouraging children to be empathetic is important,to think how others feel and putting themselves in others shoes brings sensitivity to them.
• Moral values dictate what is right and wrong. A child with strong moral values may recognize a wrong and be more likely to act to make it right.
• Also learning to take personal responsibility for one's actions and putting the blame on others is very important to be taught by parents. Learning that his actions can affect a community, positively or negatively, can open a child’s eyes to his influence.
• Talking to parents is important either by therapists or even school,discussing positive behaviors with parents, communicating clear expectations and encouraging them to use modeling technique, are the most effective for encouraging children to do more for others without a thought to themselves.