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Confidence is a life skill every parent must try to inculcate in their kids. A confident kid can learn new things easily and won’t hesitate to implement them in everyday life. They are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and learn from the same. If you want your kids to grow as confident individuals, know that much hard work will go into this.
See, there’s no hard and fast rule. Nor is there any shortcut. Instilling confidence in your children is a long-term process. So, you must start working on your children’s confidence building from an early stage.
As per the researchers at the University of Washington, kids as young as 5 years old develop a sense of self-esteem and confidence. If you are clueless about how to help your kids grow as confident individuals, this article is all you need.
Here are the Top Tips that Will Help You Bring Up Confident Kids!
1. Lead by example.
Kids learn from their parents. So, start acting confident in front of your kids. There will be days when you will feel low. But don’t let those moments of weakness affect your child’s psyche. Your kids should know you as confident parents.
Also, in day-to-day life, tackle things confidently. When your children grow up seeing your confidence, their minds will be wired to feel confident and nothing else. They will seek inspiration from you in their difficult times.
2. Motivate them to try their hands at new things.
Never get over-protective with your kids. We know that you want the best for them to be safe. But there are certain things that you will have to let them face on their own. As parents, you must encourage them to try new things. Stop holding them back if you want them to be confident.
Also, you need to understand the significance of diversification for your kids. Do not limit their skills. Know that your children are capable of doing a lot more!
3. Let them know that failure is NOT the end of the world.
Society has wired us to break down when the slightest of things go wrong. It is your responsibility to let your children know that the world does not come crashing down because of failure.
Failures are the stepping stones to success. Help your kids embrace their failures and learn from the same. Celebrate their victories and be by their side when they fail. Your support and confidence in your children will help them be self-confident.
4. Be vocal about your unconditional love for them.
It is important to let your children know how much you love them. Don’t be afraid to show your love to your kids. Let them know that you love them wholeheartedly. Your actions and words must match. When your kids know you have their back, they will be super confident. It is your unconditional love that instills confidence in your children.
5. Encourage kids to find their passion.
Help your children discover their passion. For some, this passion can be about music. For others, it can be about being a tattoo artist. NEVER undermine your children’s passion. Encourage them to identify what they are passionate about.
Be their best friend, and they will come back to you sharing about their victories and failures related to their passion. Do not commit the mistake of undermining their passion as something insignificant and irrelevant.
6. Help them set SMART goals.
Goals are meant to be realistic and achievable. So, always help your kids set SMART goals (S- Simple, M- Measurable, A- Achievable, R-Realistic, T- Time-based). Break their long-term goals into actionable, achievable ones so your kids can work diligently. And when they accomplish these SMART goals, their confidence level gets boosted.
7. Seek their advice and suggestions on age-appropriate matters.
Involve them in different age-appropriate decisions. Make them a part of your life. Do not turn them away, saying that “It is none of your business!” Rather involve them in age-appropriate matters and seek their suggestions where it seems right.
This will help them develop a sense of belongingness in the family and will also instill a sense of responsibility and confidence in your kids.
In a Nutshell
Confidence can help your kids win the biggest battles in life. From schools and playgrounds to jobs, business, and life, confidence plays a significant role in helping your kids stand ahead of the confidence. Start working on the above-mentioned tips, and you will notice sea changes in your kids in upcoming times.
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