We all know that people who believe in themselves and find the strength to succeed are more courageous, ready to try and therefore more productive. One of the most important factors affecting a person's courage, productivity and even happiness is 'positive self-perception'.
There are many factors that affect a person's positive self-esteem. Childhood years, when the foundations of self-formation are laid, are important for us.
This image begins to develop in children under the influence of their parents. Children who are supported and cared for by their parents can develop positive self-esteem.
So how do we raise children with a positive self-perception?
Give Your Child Choice: Providing reasonable choices predetermined by you makes them feel empowered. For example, you can offer your child the option of eggs or pancakes for breakfast. Experiencing making choices at a young age will help prepare your child for the more difficult choices he will face as he grows.
Don't Do Everything for Him: Be patient and let him handle the work he can do. For example, it may be faster and easier to dress your preschooler, but letting your child do it helps them learn new skills. The more he encounters new challenges in early childhood, the more competent and confident he becomes.
Remind There Is Always a Chance to Make Mistakes: You should convey that no one is perfect, and no one should be more perfect than him. He should know that you are not waiting. The way you react to children's mistakes also shapes how they react to themselves. You should make him feel that he can show compassion to himself when necessary.
Avoid Unwarranted and Exaggerated Praise: Children are masters at detecting insincere and unfounded praise. You can praise your child frequently to encourage him, but you should be careful how you do this. For example, 'Wow!' to your child's drawing. Instead of praising "You are the best painter in the world", "Hmm.. you chose to use yellow color predominantly, this looks nice." Also, you didn't forget to draw your father's beard. Draw our whole family like this 'I love you.' It would be a more appropriate compliment to emphasize the details you noticed in the picture he drew.
Do not compare with others: Every child is unique and has his or her own characteristics. Comparisons you make with his sibling or someone else may make him feel worthless.
Dear Parents, a positive self-perception is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your child. Children with high self-esteem feel that they love themselves and are loved and become happier individuals. This self-respect and belief in themselves leads them to be more productive and creative people.
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