Every time a baby enters a sensitive period, they will exhibit corresponding behaviors, and parents can also judge and treat them correctly based on this. So, what are the manifestations of self-awareness during the sensitive period?
Learn to say 'no'
Baby, are you hungry? Should we eat? "" No, "" It's too hot, come over and have some water. "" No, "" We're not playing anymore. We should go home and rest. "" No, " I don't know when it started, but babies started learning to say "no", sometimes even a series of "no". You think it's because their language development has improved, but it's actually a typical manifestation of babies entering a period of self-awareness sensitivity. However, the baby's "no" does not mean that he really refuses, but rather expresses his own will, which is a normal behavior of the baby during this period. If you give him food, he will still eat it, but he will still say 'no' in his mouth because he doesn't want to be asked by others, he just wants to act according to his own wishes.
This is mine
One day, while tidying up your baby's toys, you accidentally held them in your hand and played with them for a while. The baby immediately grabbed them and threw them at you, saying, 'This is mine, don't move!'! So, you silently exclaimed in your heart, 'I bought the toy, can't I even touch it?'? In fact, you don't need to be overly surprised by a baby's behavior. This is also a normal behavior characteristic during the sensitive period of their self-awareness. During this period, they will begin to distinguish themselves from the outside world and like to use "mine" to express their self-awareness. Don't think that the baby has learned to be selfish at a young age. In fact, it's just that they are arranging their behavior according to their own wishes and psychology. Just try to obey them as much as possible.
Not willing to share
There are children coming to visit at home, so you tell your baby: Take out your favorite little raccoon and play with other children! The baby took it out, but he played alone and didn't want the children to play, even touching it. The behavior of babies who are unwilling to share toys with others also belongs to the typical period of self-awareness sensitivity. Don't think that babies are stingy and selfish. Actually, this has nothing to do with selfishness. Babies have the right to share their things, but they can also choose not to share. This is not wrong. Don't force babies to share. You can let him play on his own for a while first, and then teach him how to share.
