Parenting Guide - Helping Your Unique Left Handed Child To Have An Easier Start
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Parenting Guide: Helping Your Unique Left-Handed Child Thrive
Summary
From an early age, I noticed my eldest son was left-handed. Initially, I faced questions about whether to encourage him to use his right hand instead. Would it harm his natural tendency, and how would it affect him in the future?
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Our home had beautiful, polished marble floors that were ideal for the tropical climate but became slippery when wet. One day, our three-year-old son, Vin, slipped on a spilt drink. The fall resulted in a minor fracture in his left hand, which fortunately healed quickly. This incident taught us an important lesson about home safety and inspired a deeper understanding of Vin’s left-handedness.
After the accident, Vin began favoring his left hand for activities like writing, coloring, and playing. This raised questions for us as parents: Should we encourage the use of both hands equally? Would it harm his development to resist his natural inclination?
Understanding Left-Handedness
The "Green Cross" advice center for left-handers in Marburg provides guidance on identifying and supporting left-handed children. They suggest observing which hand a child naturally uses to grasp toys as an indicator.
Once identified as left-handed, support your child with writing and drawing exercises. Left-handed children may tense up more when writing, as it’s harder for them to see their work. Here’s how to help:
1. Place the paper to the left and tilt it about 30 degrees clockwise.
2. Encourage the child to hold the paper with their right hand to ensure stability.
3. Never force a left-handed child to switch to their right hand. This could lead to concentration issues and negative psychological effects.
Embracing Left-Handedness
When Vin was ten, we visited the world's largest left-handed shop at The Quay in Sydney Harbor. His excitement was palpable as he explored items designed specifically for left-handers. This experience empowered him and affirmed his left-handed identity.
Today, Vin continues to thrive as a left-hander, writing beautifully and confidently with his left hand. Supporting your child’s natural tendencies can lead to a happy and confident future.
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