The other day at a workshop a parent asked me – “How can I convince my child to practice?”
So of course – practice makes perfect – but practice is not easy.
If you want your child to start practicing –
1. Stop entertaining her/him. When children are bored they will start practicing something or the other and get used to practicing.
2. Stay involved. You cannot say “Practice” and walk away. You need to stick around until your child has gained some degree of mastery in whatever she/he is practicing.
3. Point out what needs to be improved so that your child can work on specific areas instead of practicing everything and getting tired without getting results.
4. Inspire your child to practice by constantly practicing something you are not good at until you improve.