The sense of humor develops from the first months of the child.
If the child begins to smile from birth, around the age of 8 months he begins to have fun and understand that unexpected behavior can be funny. He himself begins to adopt a behavior to make others laugh around the age of 18 months.
Why do we develop a sense of humor?
Laughing together helps to strengthen family ties, but also to take a step back from certain situations. A child who loves to laugh and be laughed at can use humor to overcome shyness, make friends, and draw attention to himself.
In general, humor makes it possible to be more optimistic, to have better self-esteem and to cultivate one’s creativity. The more the parents and the entourage show humor, the more the child will feel at ease in participating in turn.
How to develop your sense of humor?
Initially the child learns by mimicry and copies the behavior of those around him. By being funny yourself and laughing at his jokes, you encourage him to show that he can laugh and make people laugh.
All the moments of everyday life can be used to develop humor, whether it’s meals, clothing, bathing, or even walks or stories. It’s up to you to be creative to show him that you can laugh in any situation.
Find out more: “Jokes For Children: Book of jokes and riddles for children aged 7 to 12”, Spiegel Créations.
