Many of us weren't brought up with confidence. Some of us are bringing up our children in the same way. But in the working world, the shy adult who doesn't believe in himself is passed over by his more confident peers. But we can make a difference - we can enable our children to project confidence, inspiring and encouraging others. We can help our children practice confident thinking and speaking.
Confidence comes from picking out the positive.
Listen to your reactions to your child. We often only stop to remark when trouble hits. While we do need to criticize and put things right, keep in mind that it is easy to criticize destructively, and to erode confidence by doing so. Keep the balance of positive interactions high by avoiding the negatives - tell him what you'd like to see him doing, rather than pointing out what he's doing wrong. Lycos Asia Ltd. All Rights Reserved.