How to Support a Child Who Has Failed: 3 Important Phrases

14.08.2023 10:18

A child cannot succeed in absolutely everything. Sooner or later, the child will definitely face a serious failure in some area.

Problems may arise in studies, in additional activities, in communication.

Did your child get a bad grade? Lost in a competition? Had a fight with a friend? Never scold your child!

In such a situation, a boy or girl, on the contrary, needs moral support from their parents.

Mom and dad can say three important phrases that will calm the baby and motivate him to correct the mistake. The child will definitely not give up.

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"Don't be upset"

First, you need to make your son or daughter understand that nothing terrible has happened.

Parents should do everything possible to ensure that the child does not worry and does not consider himself guilty of failure.

"You tried, so you can do it."

Next, you need to ensure that the child does not lose motivation.

It is advisable to convince the boy or girl that they cannot give up.

Praise your child for his efforts and explain to him that further zeal will help him achieve his goal.

"Everyone makes mistakes"

The sooner a child understands the inevitability of mistakes, the better.

It is desirable that the child does not develop the excellent student syndrome, which seriously interferes with life.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. "Don't be upset"
  2. "You tried, so you can do it."
  3. "Everyone makes mistakes"