Parenting: Teaching Your Child Self Esteem
Parents have a
significant responsibility to raise children to be well adjusted, functioning
members of society. We also want to make sure our children learn to become
independent and successful but we often neglect to teach them one of the most
critical lessons to having a truly successful life: self-confidence.
Having a high level of self-esteem and confidence makes kids, who eventually become adults, feel equipped to handle whatever life challenges they might face.
Here are some ways parents can help build their children's self-esteem:
Having a high level of self-esteem and confidence makes kids, who eventually become adults, feel equipped to handle whatever life challenges they might face.
Here are some ways parents can help build their children's self-esteem:
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1. Make sure your
child likes what they see when they look in the mirror. Many children develop
body image issues in their teens that usually carry over into adulthood.
Compliment your children and teach them to love how they look and embrace
their differences.
2. Help your children understand that we all have strengths and weaknesses and their weaknesses don't make them weak. Just because they aren't as good as their peers in one area doesn't mean they can't excel in other areas, help them develop their talent in areas where they shine. 3. Be present and supportive. Whether it's a major recital or game or just a daily rant about middle school drama. Children who feel they are valued and important to their parents have much higher self-esteem than kids whose parents don't listen to them or make them a priority. “Everything that happens to you is a reflection of what you believe about yourself.” -Iyanla Vanzant |
4. Improve your
own self confidence. Children emulate their parents and if they see you being
insecure or constantly unsure they could very well mimic that behavior. So put
on a brave face and practice what you preach!
5. Speak success into your child's life. After they've studied hard for a test say things like, "I know you're going to do great!" Or when speaking of the future, "Once you graduate from college and become a doctor..." If they can visualize being successful it can give them the confidence to follow through.
5. Speak success into your child's life. After they've studied hard for a test say things like, "I know you're going to do great!" Or when speaking of the future, "Once you graduate from college and become a doctor..." If they can visualize being successful it can give them the confidence to follow through.
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Your role as a parent
can be crucial in helping your children gain self-confidence and self-esteem.
This gives them an excellent chance at succeeding in life. It's one of the best
things you can do for them.
-TM “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”― Norman Vincent Peale |
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