We
encourage children to be friends with all and not just the best
friend of one or two others.
Friendships among children develop in many ways, sometimes much
more slowly for some than for others.
It is very distressing to think that a child has no or few friends.
It is always great when someone seems to be the most popular or
the one that everyone wants to be a friend of.
Many things lead to both of these situations.
Every child has his or her own personality and is fully entitled
to it.
They may be outgoing or reserved, ‘good’ at games or
someone who does not play so easily.
We can only change things that we wish to with great sensitivity
and by taking each child along with us.
School is just one of the key parts of children developing
friendships and social skills.
We should also encourage our children to be part of groups, sporting
and otherwise, that will help them to mix with many others.
This can be especially important during summer months.
A small number of children play with few others outside school.
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Playing, mixing and taking part not only develops friendships, it
greatly helps in increasing any child’s self-esteem and confidence.
All of us, as adults, need to be sensitive to children's feelings.
Encourage your child to talk about their play and their friends.
Encourage them to be friendly with all.
Be sensitive around times like parties.
It is very difficult to see a child feeling sad and left out because
he or she is the only one in a group who has not been invited to
a birthday party or other special event.
And yet this happens and the effects are felt in school!
Sadly, it is not a part of real life that everyone feels or is popular.
We all need to display sensitivity in the things we do and say.
All of us, parents, teachers and others, share in helping our children
grow to be confident and responsible young people, able to fully
take their place in the world.
Presents:
We ask that presents are not taken into school, either
at Christmas or at birthdays.
Again it is difficult to see children left out.
Also this hopefully relieves pressure on parents who feel that they
have to buy a large number of presents at these times.
Teachers are thankful for the appreciation that children show them.
We all are glad of, and appreciate, a simple 'Thank you'. |
