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Try getting it wrong, to help them get it right

Here’s a counterintuitive idea.

If you want to help your child learn something new, even if you don’t feel confident in the subject yourself, one of the most effective things you can do is model the wrong way to do it.

Yes, deliberately get it wrong.

It sounds strange. It works remarkably well.

Children love spotting mistakes

Most children enjoy playing the role of teacher. They like feeling knowledgeable. Capable. Slightly superior, even.

When you intentionally make a mistake, you hand them that role.

Suddenly they are the expert.

They’re watching carefully. They’re analysing. They’re ready to correct you.

That process strengthens their understanding far more than passively listening to an explanation.

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