Do you think your child is confident enough to express himself/herself in front of others? Is their life normal? Can they handle the pressure of scoring good grades? If not, then there is a lack of self-esteem and confidence in their life.
A child's self-esteem and self-confidence should be developed from birth. It gives them the ability to decide what should be a path toward success that will enable them to attain great success in life.
Children who have high self-esteem and self-confidence have better mental health overall and are better able to learn from their mistakes and improve daily. These factors help children get ready for unforeseen challenges in life. They can easily handle difficult life phases if they have self-esteem and confidence.
Let's explore some ways to boost self-esteem and confidence
Spend quality time with your child
Children are very soft-hearted and only need parents' and teachers' attention and a little care. When you spend time with your child it shows them you like their company and it removes hesitation and increases confidence that they can share their feelings with you. It not only develops self-confidence but also encourages them to make social bonds. If a child is happy and there is less chance of depression and anxiety in their life that makes their mental health strong.
Reinforce positive behaviour
Children adopt the things they see around them. So it is crucial to make their surroundings filled with happiness and positivity. Always encourage them to do things they like, they enjoy because your encouragement means a lot to them. So appreciate all the hard work of your child and motivate them to be better. Your appreciation is the booster dose for their self-esteem and confidence.
It is important to give some decision-making lessons to them so that they can figure out how to talk to their teacher and share any problems.
Reduce Academic Pressure
Do you realise that your child's academic success and confidence level are directly correlated? Their ability to perform as students may be impacted by their fear of failing. This fear interferes with their ability to complete academic work, which lowers their performance. So, it is important to reduce academic pressure to increase self-esteem and confidence in children's life.
As a parent, it's your responsibility not to put pressure on kids for good grades instead of encouraging them to do their best. And each student has a different definition of best and you should respect that without comparing them. Less academic pressure = more self-esteem and confidence.
Social media usage should be limited
Social media has been incredibly popular over the past years. The majority of us, including parents and students, are constantly plugged into our gadgets. People may text, post on social media, do business, complete schooling, and regularly check their email using their mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
Social media can be a big culprit to bring down your child’s self-confidence. if children spend too much time on the non-educational aspects of the internet (such as social media, etc.), it may be an indication of several lifestyle concerns and may also cause some mental health problems. So you must keep an eye on this aspect to maintain kids' self-esteem and confidence.
Show love and neglect some mistakes
Do not let the results of your child's exam get in the way of your love for him. Also, unconditional love can help kids cope with life's challenges and rejections, which can lead to general stress levels. Your child will feel good about themselves even if they do not feel good when you tell them they're great.
Conclusion
We hope that the information above has enabled you to better grasp some practical techniques that can significantly boost your child's self-esteem and confidence.
Use them to develop emotionally stable and incredibly confident children. So that they can be successful in their life and achieve their dreams.
IDPS, Kushmi, Gorakhpur
