Why are Montessori children generally self-confident, out-going & self-reliant?
Montessori is based on a profound respect for each child's personality. Children work from their own free choice and are allowed a large measure of independence, which forms the basis of self-discipline.
As children progress at their own pace and successfully complete the self-correcting exercises, they develop confidence in their ability to understand their achievement.
Montessori presents endless opportunities among the children for mutual help that is joyfully given and received. Co-operative social interaction among children of different ages engenders feelings of friendship, respect for the rights of others, and self-confidence.
These aspects of Montessori program help eliminate the necessity for coercion that often causes feelings of inferiority and stress.
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"The more the capacity to concentrate is developed, the more often the profound tranquility in work is achieved, then the clearer will be the manifestation of discipline within the child."
-Maria Montessori