Im not good with kids?

Question

i am 15 years old and dont know what to say or act around them, i guess you could say im scared of them a bit.i need help and tips on how to act around kids

Answer 1

I have found that not talking down to them and speaking to them as you would want to be spoken to has worked, no matter how old I have become! How about just trying to relax and be yourself. Just be patient with yourself. Hope that helps. Good luck

Answer 2

be chill.

act friendly, play whatever they want to play.

All you need to do is take an active interest in their activities and achievements and always encourage and praise them in their efforts. Children don't need to have long, in depth conversations, so don't worry about "thinking of what to talk about". If they're drawing, ask them what it is, why they're drawing it, what else they want to draw. If they've just mastered some physical feat (like jumping really high or really far, for example), clap and congratulate them on such a wonderful jump and ask them if there's anything else they can do.

Always be cheerful, always be friendly, always answer questions simply and concisely.

If you're going to be expected to discipline them, don't just scream "NO" or yank things away from them. You can give time-outs in a specific chair and then ask them to explain to you why they were put in time out and why they shouldn't have done what they did. If they were being abusive to another child, have them tell the child they're sorry and why they're sorry.

Answer 3

When you talk to them, try and get down to their level. It will make them less intimidated and more comfortable around you.

Little children are usually keen to show off, so let them. Ask them what they like in school and what their favourite animals are, if they have any pets, etc. Pretty soon, they will start babbling and you won't have to say anything!

If a child trips or hurts themself, but not seriously, pay them attention - lots of it. Usually, when they trip, it is the shock and they just need to be given the chance to forget about it.

Sorry if I've rambled. I help out at Rainbows and Brownies twice a weekly and this seems to work for me.