Confidence means to have to believe or believe in someone and self-confidence means to have faith in ourselves. It is very important to raise children self-confident. And why it is important just have a look at the comparison between the kids who have self-esteem or self-confidence to those who don't have.
Kids having self-confidence:
- They feel likeable and dominant.
- They feel hopeful.
- They feel delighted with what they can achieve.
- They think good and reasonable about themselves.
- They have faith in themselves.
Kids with low self-confidence:
- They are critical and very rough on themselves.
- They assume that they're not as good as other teenagers and think many times about their downfall rather than when they succeed. They always question whether they can do things or not. So,
Why the development of Self-Esteem Matters in children :
Kids without fear feel good about themselves and have the confidence to try new things and feel proud in doing this. They are better prone to make an effort at their best. Self-esteem enables kids to manage their errors and keep trying again after the failure. As a result, kids perform very well at home, at school and in society.
Kids with low self-esteem are uncertain about themselves. They think others won't acknowledge them and maybe they do not join in. They treat others poor and may let others treat them poorly. And they give up easily because they are not ready to cope with their mistakes.
How Self-Esteem develops in babies.
Self-esteem develops in babies with time and it starts when they are at an early age, I mean in childhood. Self-esteem stimulates further when children are loved accepted felt safe and got attention with care. when newborns become young children, they do different things all by themselves. They feel fortunate when they can use their new skills. Their self-esteem grows through their parents' attention. Parents should let children make an effort, show that they're proud of them and give them a kind-hearted smile.
Esteem grows with the age of the babies and this can happen when they learn and try new things. When they get a prize at school or score a position in the class. When they get praised, make friends and do difficult tasks. When they develop themselves and learn new skills like music, sports, reading, writing, speaking, cooking, drawing, sewing and tech skills because they know they've earned them. They feel more confident, comfortable and capable.
How Parenting Builds Self-Esteem?
Every child is different from others. Help your child to develop self-confidence if he is feeling downgraded because self-esteem can be raised. How it can be raised here are a few things to do.
Help them learn to do things in the right way.
Teach them the basic things that are important as a child. For example, teaching them how to read, how to dress, how to work, how to speak with others, how to write a bike cup of tea and how to behave, will help them to grow as a confident kid. Make sure you are showing first how to do things when you're teaching your kids. Because unintentionally kids follow their elders.
Praise your child wisely.
Of course, it's good to praise kids and show them you're proud of them but at times too much praise can be harmful to them. Don't let them think that they are superior.
Let me explain how to do it rightly.
For example, if your child played a good game and you want to tell him about this. Don't say to him that he is unbearable and avoid focusing on the result. Instead of saying this, it is better to say that "it was not your best game but I'm glad that you tried very hard. I hope tomorrow you will perform your best." It will add a vote of confidence.
Displaying the right behaviour also counts.
When you do the task in front of them cheerfully without complaining it means that you are teaching them to think and do the same. Never feel too much proud about your job when they are with you.
Prohibit intense objections
Don't complain harshly because whatever kids listen about themselves from others they start to believe that whatever others are saying is correct. It develops negativity and they feel downgraded.
Try to focus on their strengths
Focus more on strengths and pay attention to whatever they love and enjoy doing if you want to help kids feel good about themselves. This will improve their behaviour.
Let kids support and deliver to others.
Confidence grows in kids when they get to see that what they are doing will surely affect others. Teach them to help out at home and do a favour for a sibling. If they're doing already don't stop them. Their kind heart will lead them to be self-sufficient.
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