One of the many joys of being a grandparent is being able to
watch your grandchildren grow from being shy and timid, to being full of
self assurance. We all want our children to grow and become all that
they can be, doing and having what they want out of life, however, many
children are not taught the skills from an early age and end up as
failures.
The question is, "why?" The answer is quite simple. If we don't develop and teach our children to be confident in everything they do, then they won't succeed in life. This sort of training begins from the day they are born and then continues throughout their life. There's nothing a child craves more than love and approval. Without either there is no life. You may think that it's too soon to start, but after a while it becomes automatic to you.
Children need encouragement to tackle things they don't think they can do, and when they complete them, give them as much praise as you can. The smile on their faces is priceless! They will need all the skills they can muster to take them into adulthood and hopefully they'll be appreciated for their efforts.
I've been watching 3 of my grandchildren participate in sport lately. One plays rugby and 2 play soccer. When they first started playing they were a bit hesitant and stood back, but as their confidence grew they would become completely involved in the game. It didn't matter whether they won or lost because the coaches would tell them how well they played that day and sent them home with a sense of achievement. There was no admonishment for letting the opposing team through, and as a spectator it was great to see the sportsmanship which was being instilled in these children.
Children, especially small children, copy what adults do, so we have to be very careful about what we say or do, especially if there is friction within the family. If they grow up in an unhappy household then they will probably carry that through in their own lives. If there are tensions in the house then try to avoid showing them in front of your children. Children like to feel safe and secure and you must do all you can to reassure them that everything is alright.
Being confident at school is very important these days particularly with bullying being on the increase. A confident child will avoid confrontations and know how to deal with situations as they arise. This is especially relevant with cyber bullying. You can teach your child to deflect negative comments and approach you for help if it becomes overwhelming. They need to know that theirs is a "safe house".
Being self confident comes to some children easily whereas others need encouragement to step out. If you're continuously praising your child for the things that they do, then this must have a very positive affect on them. You will have done your job as a parent and sent them out into the world as, strong, positive and self confident human beings.
The question is, "why?" The answer is quite simple. If we don't develop and teach our children to be confident in everything they do, then they won't succeed in life. This sort of training begins from the day they are born and then continues throughout their life. There's nothing a child craves more than love and approval. Without either there is no life. You may think that it's too soon to start, but after a while it becomes automatic to you.
Children need encouragement to tackle things they don't think they can do, and when they complete them, give them as much praise as you can. The smile on their faces is priceless! They will need all the skills they can muster to take them into adulthood and hopefully they'll be appreciated for their efforts.
I've been watching 3 of my grandchildren participate in sport lately. One plays rugby and 2 play soccer. When they first started playing they were a bit hesitant and stood back, but as their confidence grew they would become completely involved in the game. It didn't matter whether they won or lost because the coaches would tell them how well they played that day and sent them home with a sense of achievement. There was no admonishment for letting the opposing team through, and as a spectator it was great to see the sportsmanship which was being instilled in these children.
Children, especially small children, copy what adults do, so we have to be very careful about what we say or do, especially if there is friction within the family. If they grow up in an unhappy household then they will probably carry that through in their own lives. If there are tensions in the house then try to avoid showing them in front of your children. Children like to feel safe and secure and you must do all you can to reassure them that everything is alright.
Being confident at school is very important these days particularly with bullying being on the increase. A confident child will avoid confrontations and know how to deal with situations as they arise. This is especially relevant with cyber bullying. You can teach your child to deflect negative comments and approach you for help if it becomes overwhelming. They need to know that theirs is a "safe house".
Being self confident comes to some children easily whereas others need encouragement to step out. If you're continuously praising your child for the things that they do, then this must have a very positive affect on them. You will have done your job as a parent and sent them out into the world as, strong, positive and self confident human beings.
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