Best Ways to Raise Socially Intelligent Children

Does your child get along with his peers at school? A large number of children are reluctant to interact with their classmates, particularly on the first day of the school session. An element of shyness dominates the psychology of these children; that leads to an awkward silence between the students! This reminds me of my first day at school when I had hesitated even while asking a classmate to lend me a pencil, as I had lost mine…

On the other hand, some children find it easy to connect with people around them.

These youngsters are capable of befriending others in a matter of seconds, share their thoughts and passions with them and even engage in game activities with their new friends. You would find them participating eagerly in the classroom discussions, volunteering for projects and contributing generously to group assignments in school.

And of course, they are the ones who feel free to approach the teacher with their questions, whenever they encounter stumbling blocks in academic topics.

Have you ever wondered why different children react differently to social situations? Well, it is simply because they are equipped with a varying amount of ‘social intelligence’!

What is Social Intelligence?

Social intelligence is the capability of individuals to traverse the complex social environment, analyze social relations and interact with society.

It implies the techniques you adopt to communicate with people, connect with them and share your ideas with the world. Social intelligence is largely dependent upon your social awareness and social belief systems that have evolved over a period of time.

Also referred to as ‘people skills’, social intelligence stands for interaction strategies that assist a person in achieving his goals in dealing with others.