Saturday, August 30, 2014

Learning How To Raise A Confident Daughter

By Rhea Frazier


You have always considered yourself to be very independent and self-reliant and you would like to pass on these essential trait to your children. Knowing how to raise a confident daughter is a very fulfilling task. You will be able to assist her and observe how she grows and blooms as she absorbs these essential life skills. You will also find yourself growing and improving your own mindset as you aid all of your children in increasing this personality trait.

Be there for your child when she needs help and always compliment her accomplishments even if they are small. Never raise your voice when she makes mistakes but gently and calmly set her on the correct path. Never belittle a child or make her feel that she is not good enough. Make her feel that she can do almost anything if she just sets her mind to it.

Stand back and let her do routine work by herself. Always helping her or doing it yourself will not help her mature and grow. She will remain dependent on her parents and other people as long as you do this. Give her plenty of space to try tasks that in the past were too difficult as this will give her the pride she needs to try and accomplish even more.

Be very careful not to hover or smother her while your child is involved in a task or difficult project. Supply her with the time and space to work things out on her own. Do not criticize or belittle her final result. Give her that feeling that she can handle almost anything that she puts her mind to. If she does seem to need your assistance, make some suggestions or give her a few pointers that will provide her with enough knowledge to continue on her own again.

Allow her to make most of her own decisions. If you don't agree with them, give an explanation as to your feelings and point out different and more appropriate alternatives and options. Sometimes it is best to let her make her own mistakes. For example, she may choose a color for her room that you know she will outgrow quickly or that does not match any of her belongings. Allowing her to stick with her choice so she can see what you mean later in time will help teach her to make wiser decisions.

As a parent, you should always set an example to your offspring. Maybe you don't feel very good about yourself on the inside but walking and talking as if you are in total control will give them someone to emulate. Use your body language to project your optimism and confidence. Pass this aura on the your youngsters by maintaining these stances as often as possible.

The ultimate goal is self-actualization and gaining confidence and trust in yourself is just the beginning of this journey. Passing on these concepts to your children is a fulfilling but ongoing process in which they will keep learning and growing as they take on many different life experiences.

Your young daughter will fill your heart with pride as she matures into a young woman. Everything you have taught her will be of great assistance to her in her life. You will have a peace of mind just knowing that she is very well equipped to deal with life's challenges and decisions.




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