Make sure your stories illustrate a specific point and aren t told over and over again. Remember that persistence leads to success. One of the most difficult things for young people to learn is that it s fine to fail, and that when they do, they can get back up and try again. Children need to see that it s acceptable to stand up for what they believe, even when they re unsuccessful or their stance is unpopular. Find out what your child is good at, and encourage it.
Nothing breeds self-confidence better than success.
In school, children are required to take every subject, even those that are not their strengths. Those courses can cause frustration, especially when school struggles eat away at confidence or courage. So be sure to focus your encouragement on the things your children do well, and don t dwell on the areas where they might fall short. Show them that you believe they are successful. Knowing that YOU have confidence in them will help strengthen their own self-confidence.