Can independence be taught?

“ Teaching our children to be independent is one of the greatest skills we can teach them.” Catherine Pulsifer

Although the question seems redundant, the answer can be affirmative: independence still requires confidence-boosting, cheering, coaxing, coaching, and rewarding. An example is more often given as a prerequisite before taking on a new level of independence; children learn what they see.

Young children are by no means any different. As toddlers, they want to feed themselves, dress themselves, walk without assistance. They will communicate these desires through physical displays as the struggle to convey linguistically is the last stage of childhood development.

Who is the student?

“Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” Aristotle

There is no stronger bond than the one between a parent and child, and learning how to broaden a child’s independence within acceptable domains remains difficult for a parent. Knowing when to draw the line, how far to project without overextending a child’s ability, providing the correct balance of protection and love with cognitive practicality is a sign of success.

What is the speed limit?

“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions which they can learn in.” Albert Einstein

With the assistance of karate classes for young children, independence is strengthened with professionally developed and supervised solo and group activities that are geared toward fostering a true balance between self-reliance, respect, dignity, and self-esteem. With each new accomplished mile marker passed on the road to independence, your child will take on more responsibility and set higher goals for the next curve.

By choosing to let your child spread their wings under the tutelage of caring professionals at the FMAC, you can rest easy knowing that you’ve also learned a valuable lesson. Independence is a nurturing, natural lifelong lesson. When your child experiences bumps and detours along the way, they’ll be able to apply every ounce of training they have been gifted with. The freedom to grow, the knowledge to know and the gift to bestow….for play, for today and tomorrow; FMAC cares about your success.