It is known that optimists get sick much less often, are less stressed and enjoy life more often. How to raise an optimist child correctly?
Instructions
Step 1
Help achieve success
Children develop an optimistic outlook on life and self-esteem when they do something well. Parental support is essential for everything to work out well. In addition, when the child does something well, parents need to notice it out loud and praise the child. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Step 2
Explain what made the child successful.
Praise alone won't be enough. The praise must be followed by an explanation that the child understands of the reason why he did something well. That is, you always need to explain to the child the components of his success, so that he understands that luck is not always given just like that.
Step 3
Don't overpraise your child
You should not praise the child for absolutely everything he does, otherwise in the future he will not be able to solve problems on his own, which leads to confusion, anxiety, insecurity and depression.
Step 4
Provide support in case of failure
When kids fail, they start to feel insecure. It is at such moments that it is especially important that the parents are there and be able to encourage and support.
Step 5
Teach your child to notice only good things
It should be explained that there is always something positive to be found in any situation. As a game, you can invite your child to find something good in negative.
Step 6
Don't talk bad about your child in front of him.
You can perfectly correct his behavior, but never call him a fool, mediocrity, mischievous, and in other words. Children trust their parents, so soon, with such words, he will really become a fool, mischievous and mediocrity.
