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pressure to perform in front of children

New Delhi: If you ask your child to recite a poem, sing or dance in front of relatives or guests, you need to reconsider. According to parenting coach Dr. Khushboo, doing this repeatedly can develop the habit of ‘people pleasing’ in the child. Therefore, parents should take care not to put pressure on children to perform.

Respect children’s feelings

Many children feel uncomfortable at such times. Some children become silent due to shyness, while others perform out of compulsion. Dr. Khushboo says that children should not be forced just to entertain others. “Your child is not an entertainment channel,” he said. Parents should respect children’s feelings and choices.

parental pressure

According to Dr. Khushboo, many times parents make their children perform in front of guests so that people praise them. But if the child is shy or refuses, some parents scold him or make fun of him. It is wrong to do so. Parents should understand and respect children’s feelings.

Danger of performance anxiety

Dr. Khushboo says that when children are repeatedly asked to perform in front of others, this habit can make them victims of performance anxiety and lack of confidence. Children start thinking that they are important only if they make others happy.

Importance of children’s emotions

Dr. Khushboo says that good parents respect the feelings of their children. If a guest asks the child to do something and he doesn’t feel like it, parents should say lovingly, “He doesn’t feel like it now, he will do it himself when he feels like it.” This does not put unnecessary pressure on the child and he feels safe.