When it comes to raising children, different questions appear in everyone's mind. The first thing that comes to mind is how to raise happy and self-confident children.
In general terms, a self-confident child means a more sociable, happier and peaceful child who can easily express his wishes and expectations. However, this definition can have different meanings for everyone, and sometimes a psychiatrist is consulted by saying, "Is there a problem with my child?"
Why do we want to raise self-confident children and constantly strive for it?
So that they can take good care of us in the future, or take care of themselves? As a mother of two, I answer this question, like many of us, so that they can take care of themselves. I want them to be self-sufficient, happy and peaceful individuals. Maybe we want to keep an eye on us. From time to time, we face the fact that one day you will not be in this life, and we find ourselves making bargains such as "At least... let me be with you until you are old"...
How do we raise children with high self-confidence? How can you support your child's self-esteem?
There is a lot to be said about this. But I think that in order to support your child, in other words, to help him, you should know him very well and accept him with all his features. It is not enough to say "I already know my child"; because your child changes with each passing day and new interests, pursuits and pleasures are added to one another. His favorite color, his favorite friend or the name of his favorite book, his favorite games, music or his favorite football player…
How to Raise a Confident Child?
Being in good communication with him, for example, talking to him, looking into his eyes, making an effort to understand his feelings and thoughts, creating special times to spend together will allow you to get to know him better and strengthen your relationship; At the same time, it will increase his self-confidence by making him feel valued and loved.
To have an attitude that does not compare, criticize, judge and ACCEPT them AS IS will have positive effects on your child and their self-confidence. . Because EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL, SPECIAL. Compared to one of your two children or other children around you, your child may be less sociable or less friendly. If you constantly say to him, "Be relaxed like you are… You are causing it to break. Children who are unconditionally accepted in their families tend to be more comfortable with the features they find lacking or less sufficient. They experience positive emotions and thoughts such as trust, belonging, acceptance and being valuable more often, they learn from their mistakes and are not afraid to try and make mistakes. At this point, it would be helpful to reconsider your EXPECTATIONS according to your child.
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