Regardless of age we have to send, receive, and process many messages every day. We interact with many types of people that have different behaviors, beliefs, lifestyles and practices. Communication is very important because as you grow up, you face more complicated issues and responsibilities. Effective communication will make you, children, to be well equipped in order to face life's challenges and to solve every problem that comes along the way.

Proper way of communication is a great tool for problem solving. Communication helps you better understand a person or situation. Through listening, you will be able to listen to the other person's point of view and you become more considerate of the situation. You become more compassionate and not judgmental. When you are able to understand the situation, then you will learn the ways on how to solve the problem. You tend to focus more on the positive side of things. You become more open to the different factors that contribute to the problem. This will avoid putting the blame unto others or looking back into the past.

Good communication helps you resolve any differences. When you communicate with others, you learn to accept that every individual is unique. You will learn to enjoy the traits that other people have that you don't have. There are many positive things that you can learn when there is open and effective communication. Being assertive is one way of showing that you are open to individual differences. When you have this trait, you will avoid misunderstandings and you will find an easy time to patch up things whenever there is a conflict. You will learn to be more mature in the way you perceive and treat others.

Communication helps build trust and respect. Trust and respect are very important in problem solving. When you talk and the other person listens attentively and understands your point of view, you develop trust and respect towards him or her. When there is trust, you will be able to express your feelings in an honest manner. When you respect the other person, you will avoid having arguments and choose to have proper confrontations. You develop loyalty towards each other. You also develop a sense of responsibility of solving any problem in order to preserve the trust and respect.

Communication creates an environment where creative ideas, affection, and care can flourish. An effective communication caters to all kinds of productive and healthy ideas. It allows suggestions and advices that give solution to the problem. Brainstorming is one way of developing great solutions to problems. Through communication, you also strengthen your bond with your friends and families. You develop the atmosphere of love, care and trust. When these are present, then you are able to gain success in your problem solving. These will help you out to become a more positive, loving and goal-oriented individual.

To help solve a problem, practice the skill of proper communication.