5 Tips For Raising Children To Be Confident With Their Physical

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JAKARTA - One of the most important tasks as a parent is building children's self-esteem and this includes physical confidence. Children who are confident in themselves and their abilities will be better academically, socially, and behaviorally.

Physical self-confidence, in particular, can mean better mental and physical health. Even obese teenagers who often face bullying and discrimination, can feel empowered and increase their self-esteem through exercise.

Here are tips that VOI can share in raising children, so that they have confidence in whatever physical form it is.

Children will see and do, so as parents it should be a role model. Let your children see you face physical challenges, whether it's going to the gym or trying out sports for the first time. Show them how you survive, even for difficult things. Avoid making excuses, such as "father or mother too old, weak, or fat to try that."

Instilling value in children if wrong is okay and humans need to learn from mistakes. One way to do it is to ask children what they failed to do that day, as a way to reduce fear of failure and encourage them to try new things.

Get rid of the helicopter's parenting pattern and let the kids do something scary. Whether it's climbing a tall tree or learning to skateboard alone. Playing freely and taking risks is an extraordinary opportunity for children to solve their own problems. And when they can do it, they feel proud of themselves.

"Believe in children means encourage them to work harder and challenge them to improve their abilities. If you don't give your kids the opportunity to thrive, they might assume that you don't see their potential," said Kelley, CEO of CoachUp, a service that connects athletes with coaches and personal coaches. quoted by Very Well Family, Monday, July 29.

He recommends small, measurable and objective goals, but do not rely on points or wins. "Remember them not to be too critical of themselves, and focus on getting better than the previous day. They can do this by focusing on small wins, such as getting assists in football, and taking the initiative to improve their physical skills beyond organized training," he suggested.

Whether spoken out loud or not, what children say to themselves about self-confidence can really hurt mentally.

"It is important to tell the children that they must not give up after being disappointed by their physical condition," said Kelley.

"It is often difficult for them to evaluate themselves honestly, both positively and negatively."

He recommends helping children create a list of strengths and weaknesses. They can use this to set goals and build confidence. Consult with children's teachers about this. Bringing a different perspective can open children's eyes to something they don't realize. Guidelines that come from teachers, not parents, will make a more memorable impression on children.