Child Character Development Beyond Family Structure<\/p>\n
The assumption that warm, caring, and empathetic children can only\nemerge from harmonious families is contradicted by psychological\nevidence. Children growing up in less-than-ideal environments can still\ndevelop noble character traits.<\/p>\n
Dr Vera Itabiliana Hadiwidjojo, Clinical Child and Adolescent\nPsychologist at the University of Indonesia\u2019s Psychology Institute, has\nrevealed that the key to a child\u2019s mental development lies not in the\nperfection of family structure, but in the quality of emotional support\nreceived.<\/p>\n
According to Vera, children need at least one caring and competent\nadult figure to provide a sense of security. This figure does not have\nto be a biological parent; they can come from other social\nenvironments.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany children develop into warm individuals because they are\ninfluenced by other significant figures in their lives, such as\nteachers, grandparents, siblings, or supportive social environments,\u201d\nVera explained.<\/p>\n
The presence of figures capable of providing consistent acceptance\nbecomes a strong foundation for developing empathy and warmth in\nchildren towards others. Children\u2019s loving character typically stems\nfrom an environment that creates a psychologically safe space. A child\nwho feels valued and loved unconditionally will more easily project\nthese feelings to their surroundings.<\/p>\n
Vera emphasised that parents or substitute caregivers must habitually\ntreat children in an empathetic manner. \u201cThis includes being willing to\nlisten to and understand what the child is feeling,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
With parenting patterns that prioritise understanding, even children\ngrowing up in difficult circumstances have the opportunity to become\ncaring and compassionate individuals in the future.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/children-can-develop-empathy-even-in-non-harmonious-families-here-are-the-conditions-1773132806", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }