While there will always be exceptions to this practice, if you are consistent in any given family situation or rule your children will know they can rely on you. Although this strategy might not be popular in your home at first, your family will eventually accept and expect certain rules. They will learn to respect your decisions through your dependability as well. Through the child s confidence in you his own confidence grows. You can and should start building trust between you and your children as early as toddler hood.
Nothing builds confidence in humans like trust.
It is not always easy for a parent to feel sure of their children s abilities, albeit a new bike, or riding that bike to the neighborhood store. Start with small and realistic steps that are agreed upon and carried out. Each success is the essential ingredient to building trust between child and parent. Remember, a confident child is assured in love and patience. A confident child is a happy child.