Do you think your child has enough self-confidence to accomplish academic success? A recent survey result showed that most parents feel like their children could do better in school, but they are not sure what could be done to make that happen. In this article, we will look at the importance of teaching kids the art of risk taking. Many parents confuse over-confidence with risk-taking. Let’s look into how risk taking can help our kids achieve their future endeavors and how playgrounds can help them make better risk takers.
The Art of Risk Taking
Risk taking does not refer to jumping ahead without considering the consequences; it’s about carefully making way through dangerous steps in order to reach the destination. Schools can only teach risk taking to some extent; the real learning comes from the playgrounds, outdoor playground equipment that provide opportunities for active play, and unstructured play activities. Active play activities allow children to develop strong social skills that help them manage conflicts and make affiliations with other children. In other words, children learn the basics of risk taking.
Why our Children Need to Learn the Art of Risk Taking?
Learning to take risks is an important component of a child’s overall success in life. Nothing can be achieved without risks, and children need to learn that. What could teach kids better about risk than playgrounds and school playground equipment? Risk taking allows your child to:
- Gain self-confidence
- Gain self-reliance
- Develop enhanced cognitive development skills
- Develop the power to face rejection and criticism
- Learn to face fears
- Develop strong affiliations
- Have the power to make risky decisions
Research shows that most children who get bullied and face rejection in school lack self-confidence and self-reliance. These children usually never develop strong social skills and fail at academic ventures.
Help your kids learn the most powerful tool for the ultimate success in life—the art of risk taking. When children develop enough confidence to take risks, they develop strong personality that allows them to face any kind of rejection. The power of risk can allow children to build strong perception about the world around them and take actions accordingly.
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