The importance of children’s emotional development cannot be underestimated. For about 15-20 percent of children, difficulties with emotional intelligence (EQ) can have serious consequences, both in their social and academic lives.
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
Emotional intelligence, or EQ, refers to a person’s ability to understand, control, and express their own emotions, as well as to understand and respond appropriately to the emotions of others. This ability plays a major role in a person’s social relationships, overall success in work and life.
EQ difficulties in children
Children who have difficulty understanding and expressing their feelings often have social problems. Such children may have difficulty integrating into group games, avoid social interactions, or have conflicts with other children. This can negatively affect their self-esteem and overall development.
What steps to take?
Creating support systems. Children should be provided with psychological support both in schools and in families. Teachers and parents can play a big role in the process of emotional development of children.
Skills training. Through games, art, and interactive activities, children can be taught how to express their feelings and understand the feelings of others
Regular chats. By regularly talking to children about their feelings, we can help them understand and regulate their emotions.
The goal is a Happy and Healthy Future for Children
Developing children’s emotional skills greatly contributes to building a happy and healthy future for them. By helping children develop these skills, you can ensure they have better social and academic opportunities, leading to success in any field.
Summary:
The importance of developing children’s emotional intelligence cannot be underestimated. By supporting them and taking appropriate measures, you can ensure that your children have a healthy and happy life.
We recommend reading the “How to improve children’s communication skills”