1. First understand the reason why the child has no friends
First understand the child’s personality characteristics before providing targeted guidance. For example, some children are relatively quiet, somewhat introverted, and not very good at taking the initiative to socialize with other children.
Parents who understand and observe this phenomenon can start from the side and help and encourage their children to integrate into some group environments, such as playing with children in the community, going to some performances, going to the park, etc. Let children experience the fun of communication and enhance their interpersonal communication skills during these interactions.
2. Find friends nearby
If parents understand some reasons and make preparations for long-term relationships, for example, children from neighbors near home or children from the same community can become friends. Friendships. Generally speaking, as long as it is a safe environment and there are interesting games, several children can play with each other. Even if there is not much verbal communication with each other before, as long as they become familiar with each other, they will gradually communicate and get to know each other further.
3. Parents personally "teach"
Wanting to make friends with language expression is also one aspect. Parents can see how their children's abilities are in this area. For example, try asking your child what you want to say when you want to play with other children. If the child's answer is appropriate, affirm and encourage the child to keep doing so. If the answer is not appropriate, parents should teach the child how to say it. .
For example, "I also want to play this game, can we play together", "I want to play with you, can I", and the most basic polite words "Hello" and "Please" Children should also be taught to use "thank you", "you're welcome", "sorry", etc. in interpersonal interactions.
When picking up their children after school, parents can get to know their classmates, say hello, invite them to play with their children, and then stay with their children to teach them how to introduce each other. It would be better if you are willing to play together. After doing this for a few times, the child will slowly try to transition to actively contacting and integrating into children's activities.
4. Participate in more interactive games
Parents should encourage their children to participate in game activities and let their children play among other children and integrate into the group. If there is a park or a place where children gather to play near their home, parents may wish to bring their children to join in, so that the children can fully experience the fun of playing with other children of the same age. You can also play role-playing games with your children at home. This can also make your children familiar with various social scenes they encounter in life, and they can also learn more social etiquette.
5. Encourage children to interact with their peers
Parents can often invite some children to play at home, or go to the homes of friends with children of the same age, so that the children can play together, listen to stories, Sing, dance, and draw, and gradually cultivate the habit of socializing with peers. In public places, encourage children to say hello and introduce themselves to other children.