In this exclusive expert interview, Mr. Ringle Leung, Director of HealthyMind Parents Academy, suggests an alternative to the unconditional support parents tend to provide. He says finding the right incentive to motivate their child to be independent is the ticket! Don’t miss Mr. Leung’s sharing for the practical tips on fostering your child’s independence! Among others, he suggests:
- Identifying the type of support your children need: Parents should differentiate between things children can accomplish by themselves and things they cannot do even with the right support.
- Offering the right motivation: Children below the age of 6 usually need extrinsic motivators (e.g. rewards) to do things, while intrinsic motivators (e.g. affirmation, a sense of achievement) work better for those older than the age of 6.
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(The opinions expressed by the interviewee do not necessarily reflect the views of the organiser.)
