Confidence is the foundation of mental, social and educational development of any child. This is the invisible force that inspires children to learn new things, to learn from them and adopt a positive attitude in their lives instead of being afraid of mistakes. But many times inadvertently, the behavior of parents, teachers or society gradually starts to weaken. This not only affects their personality, but also has a profound impact on their decision -making ability, relationships and career in the future.
Confidence breaking things
1. Constant criticism and comparison
When children are compared to their siblings, friends or other “successful” children, they start feeling inferior. A sentences like “Look Sharma ji’s son is so clever” gradually eat the self-esteem of children. Also, repeated criticism makes them feel that they cannot do anything right.
2. Excess restriction and lack of freedom
Saying ‘no’ at all times, controlling every step and not allowing them to do anything with their choice does not allow children to believe that they can take any decision themselves. This does not develop a sense of self -sufficiency and confidence in them.
3. Impact of insensitive taunts and jokes
The things said by parents or teachers like “you always do this”, “nothing will happen to you”, or to make fun by friends, gradually create inferiority complex in the child’s mind.
4. Angry at mistakes, not to give them a chance to rectify
When children make a mistake and instead of explaining them instead of scolding or embarrassing them, they get scolded, they are afraid to take risks and new. This breaks confidence rapidly.
How to boost children’s confidence?
1. Adopt the behavior of encouragement and appreciation
Whenever the child makes a new attempt – even if he is not completely successful – appreciate him. Words like “you have done good effort” inspire them to improve them. The praise should be not only on winning, but also on hard work and honesty.
2. Listen to their words seriously
When the child is speaking something, do not ignore him. Listen to his words carefully and make him feel that his opinion is also priced. This increases the courage to speak and express himself within him.
3. Make the failure normal, explain the part of learning it
Teach children that making mistakes is not a crime. Failure is part of life and can be learned from it. When the children will see that even the elders of the house learn from their mistakes, they will not blame themselves and move forward with confidence.
4. Start giving responsibility for small tasks
Give them freedom of small decisions such as handling their toys, preparing school bags or choosing their clothes yourself. This will bring self -sufficiency in them and will instill confidence in himself.
5. Avoid negative language, use inspiring words
Instead of sentences like “You can never learn”, words like “If you try, you will definitely learn” increase self -power. Positive dialogue with children is the real key to confidence.
