The role of creativity in childhood

children's creativity

Many people assume that creativity is an innate talent that their children have or do not have: just as all children are not equally intelligent, all children are not equally creative. But actually, The role of creativity is more skill than innate talent, and it is a skill that parents can help their children to develop.

Because it is the key to success in almost everything we do, creativity is a key component of health and happiness and a core skill to practice with children. Creativity is not limited to artistic and musical expression: it is also essential for science, math, and even social and emotional intelligence. 

Creative people are more flexible and problem solvers better, allowing them to better adapt to technological advances and cope with change, as well as take advantage of new opportunities. The role of creativity has a lot to do with child development.

Many researchers believe that we have fundamentally changed the childhood experience in such a way that it impairs creative development. Toy and entertainment companies feed children with an endless stream of pre-made characters, pictures, props, and plots that allow kids to put their imaginations to rest. Children no longer need to imagine that a stick is a sword in a game or story they have imagined - they can play Star Wars with a specific lightsaber in costumes designed for the specific role they are playing.

In this sense, it is essential that parents do reflective work and are able to help their children on a day-to-day basis to encourage creativity. It is a skill that will open many doors in life for your children, and it also brings happiness and satisfaction from doing things well! Look your children in the eye and think how you can help them be creative today.      


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