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Super Self-esteem
5 Tips for a More Confident Child
By Joy Frost
Encourage a child to deal openly and directly with friends, teachers and siblings. Encourage a child to try new things and if not successful, try again. Show through your own example that you are willing to accept failure as motivation to do things differently. Finally, encourage a child to speak up for his/her rights and those of others.
Offering children a chance to build self-esteem is offering them the keys to achievement. High self-esteem gives them:
- The courage to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas appropriately.
- The willingness to persevere in the face of failure.
- The sensitivity and sensibility to act responsibly.
- The motivation to set and accomplish goals.
What greater gifts can we offer a child?
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