Self-Image and Self-Confidence For Your Child

When your child looks in the mirror and likes the person he sees and  inside himself and is comfortable with the person he sees is an indication of a healthy self-image.  It is important that he/she feels worthy of love. Parents are the main source of a child's sense of self-worth.

Lack of a good self-image very often leads to behavior problems

How people value themselves, get along with others, perform at school, achieve at work, and relate in marriage, all stem from strength of their self-image. When your child has a healthy self-image he/she will develop  a realistic understanding of one's strengths and weaknesses, enjoying the strengths and working on the problem areas. Because there is such a strong parallel between how a person feels about himself and how a person acts, helping your child build self-confidence by having a healthy self-image is vital to discipline.

Tip of the Month:

Remember one thing your parents did that raised your self-image and how you felt stronger about yourself. Repeat it with your child.

Conversely, remember one thing that made you feel bad about yourself and NOT repeat it with your child.

Helping your child early with a strong self-image and self-worth will go a long way with their self-confidence (making good decisions) and discipline( good behavior & attitude).