3.1 Explain The Importance Of Effective Communication With Children And Young People

Effective communication is important as a starting point for any relationship whether it is for children or adult as no relationship can start without verbal communication. How we communicate depends on the person whether it be adult to adult, child to child or any combination, the style needs to be adapted according.
Children-We should talk to the children and listen to them thus we can help them to extend their thinking, learning and understanding. Communicating with the children by going to their level helps them to feel secure, relaxed and confident.
Young people need to feel that their values and opinions are given importance and they are being listened. Communicating effectively with young people is important for developing their communication