Sunday, January 12, 2020

How to Build Self Confidence in Children

Sunday, January 12, 2020 Posted By Nisha a HomeEducator

Building The Self Esteem and Self Confidence in Children

As a parent, we always want to raise our children with self-confidence and self-esteem. Low self-esteem makes your child lose their confidence. We all have to agree that our attitude reflects our kid's behaviors. So, we must be very careful about how we express our-self to others and to our children. Read below to know the tips on how to increase self-confidence in children.

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How to Build a Child's Confidence

Here are some tips to increase self-confidence and self-esteem in children.

Always use a positive approach with your child
Don't use negative words. It might create a negative impact on the kids.
Instead of saying "No, Don't do that", rephrase in a positive way like "Next time, try to do in this way".
Help and interact with your child in difficult situations.
Create a strong bond with your kids.
Spend quality time with kids.
A child's behavior also goes well with the outdoors.
Praise the children for their works but at the same time don't overpraise them.
Never criticize your child.
Never complain about your child to others.
Never compare your child with their own siblings, friends, and other kids.
Empower them to make their own decision in family discussions.
You can engage your child in self-esteem activities

The children observe the things which the parent do. If we want to change their attitude, we have to change our-self. The words are so powerful. So, choose the word carefully before you speak with them. The children listen to their grandparents than the parent. Let them spend time with their grandparents. The best way to ensure your children have self-esteem is the trust that the parents have in them.

Signs of Low Self-esteem in children

Does your child show anger or aversion in simple things? The primary reason for low self-confidence is the child's anxiety. Low self-esteem and anxiety affect the learning and behavior of a child. Read below on ' how to help a child with low self-worth'.

Child's anxiety and regression is the first sign of low self-confidence
Your child doesn't want to take up a challenge
The child doesn't participate voluntarily in any of the competition
The kid is unable to accept the failures and criticism
A child's decision-making skill is very less. They don't make a decision on their own.
They underestimate themselves and do self-criticizing
The child can act silly to hide their lack of confidence
Your child may give up easily
They don't accept their fault. In spite, they may blame others.

Final Word

I hope this article gives you a better idea about building Self Confidence in Children. Positive self-esteem is one of the building blocks of their success and behavior. Positive self-esteem is important in a child's development. 'Momovators' is always and forever to assist you in education and parenting. In case you have queries on the above topic, please comment below.