Steps for an effective problem-solving process.

“I don’t want people to say, ‘Something is true because Tyson says it is true.’ That’s not critical thinking. ”

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Can your children be taught to solve problems? This question arises in many of the parents’ mind. So the answer is, yes.

Being parents we must teach our kids to understand and control their feelings and calm down, well some physical exercises can really help in this regard.

We need to know what the problem is before they can solve it. Why do they feel angry or upset? Remember this problem belongs to your child so let him solve the problem. The more problems they solve, the easier it is to think of solutions. One time they might not get the right solution but later. So we must avoid poking our noses into their problems, we must observe how do they really solve the problem. If they start finding the solution themselves, they will be able to sharpen their critical thinking skill. Which is one of the core skills.

We must teach our kids to make find the safest solutions, before finding any solution they must ask themselves the following questions; A safe solution means no one will be hurt or upset. Is the solution fair? How will everyone feel?

If the solution does not solve the problem, a child can try one of the other solutions he came up with.

We can even do some activities with our kids to sharpen this skill, we can share some of our problems with them and can wait for their solutions, ask them how is it useful?

“We are approaching a new age of synthesis. Knowledge cannot be merely a degree or a skill… it demands a broader vision, capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction without which we cannot have constructive progress. ”

Li Ka-Shing
Whenever I come across the problems I ask my child to help me and I literally get amazing solutions and suggestions. I feel so much relaxed.

We can select children’s books where the characters encounter a problem.

“It’s sort of a mental attitude about critical thinking and curiosity. It’s about the mindset of looking at the world in a playful and curious and creative way. ”

Adam Savage

All these skills are essential and are the life skills which our children must learn.

DHS