From Commands to Dialogue: Promoting Family Communication and Building Self-Confidence

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As part of the awareness activities of the Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Mustaqbal University, an awareness activity entitled “From Commands to Dialogue: How Can We Raise Self-Confident Children?” was conducted by Assistant Lecturer Farah Hamid Abdulkhudhur, with the participation of second-year Civil Engineering students, in the university corridors. The activity aimed to highlight the importance of family dialogue in shaping children's personalities and strengthening their self-confidence. It also sought to raise awareness of the role of positive communication between parents and children in developing their personalities and establishing sound educational and psychological values, away from authoritarian and command-based approaches. The activity included a series of awareness messages and practical guidelines emphasizing the importance of listening to children before guiding them, discussing their behavior while respecting their feelings, allowing them opportunities to make choices and appropriate decisions, and encouraging their efforts and appreciating their achievements. These practices help develop children's confidence, independence, and sense of responsibility. The activity also emphasized that calm dialogue and family support are fundamental to building balanced family relationships. They contribute to developing children's personalities and preparing a generation characterized by self-confidence, the ability to express opinions, and the capacity to deal positively with challenges. This activity reflects the Civil Engineering Department's commitment to promoting educational and social awareness among students and enhancing their understanding of the family's essential role in building society. It also reinforces a culture of dialogue and mutual understanding as the foundation of healthy human relationships. This activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being) through supporting mental health and promoting family and social well-being, as well as Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4 – Quality Education) through raising awareness and developing essential life and educational skills. Al-Mustaqbal University… Ranked First Among Private Universities in Iraq.