| Goals setting for kids is an important lesson they | | | | learn the basics, and understand what equipment |
| need to be taught because it helps them to | | | | and movements are involved to skate safely. |
| understand how to achieve success realistically. | | | | Therefore, they need to read books and watch |
| While most children are fully aware of what it | | | | videos from professionals and apply what they |
| means to have an objective, many of them do | | | | learn, not spend their time playing |
| not know how to go about achieving their aim. | | | | rollerblading-based video games and experimenting |
| Often, as a result, they try to grab what is | | | | with moves a few times a week. |
| beyond their reach, expect a fast outcome or do | | | | 3. Make note of all the obstacles that stand in the |
| not understand what work is required for them | | | | way of achieving the goal - There may be certain |
| to succeed. | | | | issues that can stand in the way, such as money. |
| To help promote understanding in regard to goals | | | | For example, if the young person does not have |
| setting for kids, the following are four steps than | | | | the funds to purchase all of the equipment or |
| can be of assistance: | | | | resources they need it is necessary they think of |
| 1. Write down the goal - Have the child write | | | | ways to move past the obstacle, such as taking |
| down what they wish to achieve and why this | | | | books out of the library versus buying them and |
| accomplishment is important to them. Have them | | | | ways to earn money and save to attain what is |
| make note of what the goal should look like when | | | | needed (I.E. rollerblades, helmet, etc.). |
| it is completed. Never tell them their objectives | | | | 4. Create an estimated deadline - All goals setting |
| are foolish or a waste of time and provide them | | | | for kids requires a time frame for completion. |
| with the necessary tools they will need to attain | | | | This doesn't only mean just one deadline for the |
| their success. | | | | complete project but mini completion dates for |
| 2. Outline the steps that are necessary for | | | | the various tasks. This is important because |
| achievement - You need to break down each | | | | obtaining small successes inspires children to |
| step so that they become manageable tasks the | | | | continue pursuing their target as they will see it as |
| child can accomplish. For instance, if goals setting | | | | more attainable, especially if it will take weeks or |
| for kids involves learning how to rollerblade (inline | | | | months to achieve. |
| skating), they need to practice on a daily basis, | | | | |