5 Tips For Developing Children's Confidence

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JAKARTA - Every parent wants their child to grow up to be a confident child. Confidence here is certainly not excessive, but the child becomes himself, dares to express his opinion and be firm in his stance, and does not feel inferior to him.

Well, below there are several ways that you as a parent can do to build children's confidence from an early age as reported byParenting, Friday, September 15.

1. Sensitive to the needs of children Compliance with what the child needs since he was a baby. This need is certainly not only clothing, food, and boards, but also affection and attention for children.

2. Give praise Remember the kindness of the child and give praise. But, be careful in praising. For example: when he manages to finish the vegetables served, tell him: "Great, you have spent your vegetables. Vegetables are good for the growth of his body". By specificly praising, the child will learn to do good things for him.

3. Emphasize the rules Create rules in the family. No need to be afraid that your child will feel depressed because wherever you are there must be rules, so that children must also learn to face the rules. The rules are not to curb, but to direct children in a direction that parents think is right and good. Give the reasons behind this rule so that he understands more and wants to obey it.

4. Focus on the advantages of children. Help children to find advantages in themselves and develop them. Focus on children's advantages, not on their shortcomings. This shortcoming should also not be a point of attention to be continuously corrected. Instead try to tolerate it and not set expectations too high.

5. Keep your closeness to your child No matter how busy you are, keep your closeness and communication with your child. Your closeness and attention make your children feel that their presence is indeed important. Make it a weekend for family togetherness. Go to the mall is okay, but for togetherness with children, it's not a place for you to window shopping.