Many people like to remain in control of every aspect of their life. However, in order to grow and develop as a person we have to leave our comfort zone from time to time. This helps us expand our individual network of habits, paradigms and worldviews i.e. everything that feels comfortable. Consequently, our paradigms increase the boundaries of our personal comfort zones.
It is natural to step outside of the comfort zone regularly, to be curious to discover new things and expand your personal area of control. This is the basis for constant growth. It is the reason why it is vital that children are able to explore the unfamiliar. Rather than degenerate in front of the television, they can confront new situations and handle these on their own. On the other hand, parents have to measure the right amount of freedom each child should have. This, in turn, requires the acquisition of a new ‘habit’ (which presupposes a great awareness of the child and his or her development), and the corresponding ‘skills’. Without a doubt, the desire to provide the best education for the child already exists.
“Sometimes it is more venturesome to doubt the familiar, than to explore the unfamiliar” (Alexander von Humboldt)
Problems are aiding development because problems create opportunities to expand our area of control. A problem is a problem because it exists within our personal universe, but outside our comfort zones. Consequently, every new problem provides us with a chance to grow. The situations that we can directly influence and control lie within our comfort zones. Those that interest us – but have no influence – exist in our personal universe.
“Even the stones that block our way, can be used to build something beautiful” (Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe)
Abstract of the book "Unleash the Secret of Education and learn how to raise a happy child" by Hans-Peter Becker.
It is natural to step outside of the comfort zone regularly, to be curious to discover new things and expand your personal area of control. This is the basis for constant growth. It is the reason why it is vital that children are able to explore the unfamiliar. Rather than degenerate in front of the television, they can confront new situations and handle these on their own. On the other hand, parents have to measure the right amount of freedom each child should have. This, in turn, requires the acquisition of a new ‘habit’ (which presupposes a great awareness of the child and his or her development), and the corresponding ‘skills’. Without a doubt, the desire to provide the best education for the child already exists.
“Sometimes it is more venturesome to doubt the familiar, than to explore the unfamiliar” (Alexander von Humboldt)
Problems are aiding development because problems create opportunities to expand our area of control. A problem is a problem because it exists within our personal universe, but outside our comfort zones. Consequently, every new problem provides us with a chance to grow. The situations that we can directly influence and control lie within our comfort zones. Those that interest us – but have no influence – exist in our personal universe.
“Even the stones that block our way, can be used to build something beautiful” (Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe)
Abstract of the book "Unleash the Secret of Education and learn how to raise a happy child" by Hans-Peter Becker.
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