Beliefs are a set of self-made norms that are generated as a result of experiences and environment. They are reinforced via use and eventually become ingrained.
Beliefs set off behavior—usually hardwired, emotion-laden responses to specific stimuli.
When those beliefs are in conflict, the result can be disastrous, whether in the home or the classroom. Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but when it arises from conflicting beliefs, the results can be particularly damaging. In the home, beliefs can lead to arguments and even breakups. In the classroom, they can lead to students feeling ostracized or misunderstood. The key to managing conflict arising from differing beliefs is communication. It’s important to be able to talk about what you believe and why, without judgment or condescension. Only then can you hope to find common ground and resolve the conflict.
What is the true meaning of belief?
1. Beliefs are a set of self-created rules formed due to experiences and the environment 2. Beliefs are reinforced with usage and over time become ingrained 3. Beliefs trigger behavior that might prompt questioning from others, mostly benign to start with. 4. Unawareness of beliefs will prompt people to take questioning of the beliefs as personal insults 5. Thus questioning of beliefs will frequently escalate to conflicts that are egocentric and no longer about the beliefs
Please watch the video to understand with help of a suitable example.
Impact on young minds
Mitsei would like to mention that beliefs are what drive behavior and everyone has a whole lot of them, accumulated over a lifetime. For example, if you do not believe the oncoming car will hit you, you will most likely walk to your death. But being aware of the belief will moderate responses when the beliefs are questioned. This is all the more important for parents and educators since the impact of conflict escalation will always result in long-term damage to young minds. They will eventually lose their individuality and ability for critical thinking. let me know in the comment what you think about the blog. Do check out our activities to enhance your child's learning experience.