Frustration in children

When adults see children frustrated, their first move is to help them. Get rid of that uncomfortable feeling we all feel when a young child is getting frustrated. They will whine a little (or a lot), they will cry, get angry and then...they will try it again! In preschool our goal is to help young children work through their frustration so they can learn to be independent. We want them to push themselves to try a little harder. Climb a little higher, try putting that coat on one more time, get that learning bag in the backpack. It is part of typical development to be frustrated! Even though children show frustration, they aren't telling you that they want to give up.  When I am asked why I don't just put his/her coat on for him/her, I respond with, "Because he/she is ABLE to do it." Children are smart and we need to allow them time to problem solve these simple problems and learn when to ask for help so when the bigger problems of life come up,  they will be better prepared!

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