What is the cause of left-handedness?
Sometimes it's congenital, but often manifests at the age, when the baby starts to talk, aware of themselves and the world, that is, when actively working the left hemisphere. 3 years old child can suddenly take the spoon with the left hand, thus initiating a completely different life.
Lefties are more emotional, gifted, sensitive. Most of these children grow up to be talented artists, musicians. They are more purposeful, persistent. It will probably help them to find a place in life.
Than harmful "reeducation"?
In the USSR, the retraining of left-handed children were forced methods: the left hand was tied to the body children are beaten and abused. Was psychological pressure, when they were told that they are flawed. The result is a huge psychological trauma, allergies, stuttering and so on. Today do not apply such methods. Your task is to demonstrate to the child that he is special.
Tips for parents.
Consider the heightened emotionality of the child is left-handed, be friendly with him.
The conflicts of the best around, not to push and not to punish.
It is impossible to oppose the child's left-handed right-handed children. It is better to take this feature as normal.
The successes and achievements be sure to praise your child.
If the school the child conflicts arise, help him find a way out.
Support him.
It is impossible for the child to think he is defective. Demonstrate how much you love him.