Raising children who know how to surface after any problem or unexpected situation is a challenge in itself for every parent.
A new study shows that creativity can help raise well-adjusted children.
"There are concerns about these children especially after the aftermath of Covid as many of them are having a difficult time in school and everyday life," says Angus Fletcher, author of the study and professor at Ohio University.
"Developing creativity can help children come up with a second plan when things aren't working out for them."
Teaching children to change their perspective can help them solve problems better.
Children from the third, fourth and fifth grades participated in this study. 32 students were divided into two groups. One group was asked to think of a friend who had special skills and could help them solve any problem. The other group was told to identify a special quality within themselves.
94% of the group of students who used perspective shifting were able to come up with solutions to both problems. Less than half of the students in the other group were able to solve the problem they were assigned, and none could solve their own problems.
"When you ask people to change their perspective and imagine conversations or advice with a friend, you try to find more effective solutions to problems than just trying to solve the situation yourself," Fletcher continues.
Children can often become angry or embarrassed if a problem suddenly occurs to them that takes a long time to solve. But if they use creative ideas, this study shows that they are more flexible in finding solutions.
