Prodigies are withdrawn from school, and children with poor self-care skills will be eliminated by society, and parents should not pay attention to them

Text/Ting's mother

In this era of knowledge explosion, we often hear that the children of such and such families are "prodigies", with talents and wisdom beyond ordinary people at a young age. However, when these proud children enter the society, can they really become the pillars of society as people expect?

The answer is no. In recent years, there have been reports of "child prodigies" being dropped out of school and having difficulty adapting to social life.

In many cases, the reason for this is that these children have extremely poor self-care skills, which is often overlooked by parents in the education process.

Once known as the "Oriental prodigy" of the character do you remember, he showed extraordinary intelligence in childhood, mastered more than 1,000 Chinese characters at the age of 2, completed the junior high school course at the age of 4, entered the county key middle school at the age of 8, was admitted to the Department of Physics of Xiangtan University at the age of 13 with high scores, and was admitted to the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences at the age of 17.

However, over time, his growth trajectory was not as smooth sailing as one might expect. In 2003, he was persuaded to retire from the Chinese Academy of Sciences due to his lack of self-care ability and knowledge structure to adapt to the research model of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and then gradually faded out of public view.

This case shows us that even children with superior intelligence can stumble on the road of life if they lack the necessary self-care skills.

We must recognize that self-care refers to a person's ability to handle daily life independently, including basic skills such as diet, housing, personal hygiene, and financial management. It is not only the basis for survival, but also the key to personal development and social adaptation. A person with poor self-care skills, no matter how high his intelligence, may lose his way in the sea of life.

So, why is self-care so important?

Self-care skills play a very important role in the process of personal growth and development, and its importance is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Independence and autonomy

The development of self-care skills helps individuals to grow into independent and autonomous people. People with self-care skills are able to self-manage and make decisions on their own, so that they can better cope with life's challenges and problems. This cultivation of independence and autonomy is very important for the growth and development of the individual.

2. Problem-solving skills

In daily life, people inevitably encounter various problems and challenges. People who are self-reliant are better able to solve problems and cope with challenges. The development of this ability can improve an individual's self-confidence and ability to cope with difficulties.

3. Sense of responsibility

The cultivation of self-care ability helps individuals form an attitude and habit of being responsible for themselves. People who develop self-care skills will pay more attention to their responsibilities and will be able to manage their lives and work better. This attitude and habit are very important for personal success and achievement.

4. Social skills

Self-care skills include not only the ability to manage one's life, but also the ability to interact with others. In a social environment, self-care skills can help individuals better cooperate and communicate with others and establish good interpersonal relationships. This ability is also very important for an individual's social status and career advancement.

When parents educate their children, they often only focus on academic performance and ignore the cultivation of self-care ability. They believe that as long as their children study well, they will be able to succeed in the future. This idea is one-sided.

In fact, the all-round development of a person is far more important than a single academic achievement.

Therefore, parents should cultivate their children's self-care skills from an early age, so that they can learn to think independently and solve problems.

For example, we can involve children in household chores and learn basic life skills through hands-on practice. When your child encounters a problem, don't rush to solve it for them, but guide them to think about possible solutions on their own.

In addition, we can gradually improve our children's self-care skills by setting small goals, such as tidying up their own room and managing their pocket money.

In conclusion, self-care is an integral part of every child's development. It is not only related to the quality of life of children in the future, but also the key to whether they can gain a foothold in society.

Fathers should be aware of this, cultivate children's self-care skills from an early age, and help them become well-rounded people.

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