A primary hope and desire is for every child is that they become a responsible, contributing member of society.

It is up to the parent/s to teach their child how to become self-reliant and independent. At the same time the child needs to know how to honor boundaries, know their limits, and have an overall respect for life.

With this core base most children will develop the self confidence they need to tackle any endeavor of their choosing.....knowing they can be successful. At Crossroads Institute we call this Learned Mastery.

In a concept call "Learned Helplessness", coined by Dr. Seligman, is the belief that one has no control over their situations. Operating under this belief leads to an "I can't do" attitude. Unfortunately, for children they learn this behavior from their peers, authority figures or even their parents.

Within Crossroads Institute's Learning Center we encourage children to go beyond this behavior or learned helplessness. We use proven methods of instruction known as Mastery Transfer Techniques. These techniques are designed to develop an "I can do" attitude in your child. They are taught to master whatever endeavor they choose.