How to Praise a Child Correctly: A Simple Technique That Will Make Your Child Happy and Confident

01.09.2023 00:01

Children need to be praised. It is very important for little ones that their parents notice all their successes.

However, praise should be correct. The word "good boy" should be avoided: over time, the baby will begin to perceive it frivolously.

You need to explain to your child what exactly you are praising him for. “This drawing is very beautiful,” “You have become a much better student,” “You deserve to win”... The child will perceive all these words with joy.

In addition, there is a simple technique that can make a successful child truly happy.

The essence of the technique

Sometimes nice words need to be said in a way that is heard by more than just the child.

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Therefore, it is worth praising the baby in front of someone else.

Moreover, it is not at all necessary to address your son or daughter specifically.

You can speak positively about a child in a conversation with an adult. For example, "My Kostya won the competition. I'm proud of him."

The main thing is for the child to hear this. And then the baby will become much more motivated and self-confident.

The child's self-esteem will clearly increase. And at the same time, it will not come to excessive self-confidence if you praise the child on the merits.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief