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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhen a child scribbles on paper, many parents instinctively focus on the hand he or she is using. \u201cWhy is my child using his left hand?\u201d; such thoughts come to their mind, not because of scientific explanations, but because \u201cright-handedness\u201d is considered the conventional norm. Some parents think about changing the child\u2019s preferred way, while others forcibly do so. However, does it even matter if the child is right-handed or left-handed? Is there any evidence that one outperforms the other, or is it just a mere preference that has nothing to do with the child\u2019s future milestones? <\/p>\n More than reasons, the concern is built around myths. Since the majority of people are right-handed, parents tend to feel that a left-handed child may feel left out or even struggle with writing and daily tasks in the future. Many times society reinforces this perception. Relatives may suggest that the child should be \u201ctrained\u201d to use the right hand, believing it will make life easier or more socially acceptable. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Modern research shows that handedness is linked to \u201cbrain lateralisation,\u201d this means that certain functions are naturally dominant in one hemisphere of the brain. In broader terms, large-scale studies comparing cognitive abilities, academic performance, and skill development have consistently found no disadvantage for left-handed individuals.<\/p>\n According to Dr. Arif Khan, a Dubai based pediatric neurologist, forcing a child to switch hands can create confusion in the system. This may affect writing, coordination and sometimes even learning, attention and confidence. Dr. Arif\u2019s short answer is; No, you shouldn\u2019t change your child\u2019s left-handedness. For parents who are concerned that their child would fall behind in life solely because they are left-handed, here\u2019s a list of some of the world’s most successful people who are left-handed. The names indeed come from all sorts of fields, including politics, technology, arts, and sports. Famous lefties include Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Sachin Tendulkar, Rafael Nadal, and Justin Bieber. <\/p>\n Now that the science is clear, the next step for parents is to understand that the needs of their left-handed child will be different from the one using their right hand. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Arif says instead of correcting the child, parents should provide the right tools, and let them develop naturally. Some of these tools can be smudge-resistant pens or quick-dry ink, left-handed scissors. Sometimes desk positioning in classrooms is also an issue. Parents should always communicate with their child about the specific problem they\u2019re facing.Perhaps the most important \u201ctool\u201d is not physical at all, it is awareness.<\/div>\nWhy left handedness is considered different
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIt\u2019s different but not deficient, says science
<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nThis is what experts say about left-handedness
<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nWhat parents can do for their left-handed child
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