Raise ur child's self esteem!!!

I extracted this from a book. It says:

Take the time to show your children how wonderful,unique and special they are.Be there for them through the good and the bad.Be their cheerleader,teacher and confidante.And show them that there is nothing you would rather do than be with them.

Self esteem isn't something you're born with.In some ways,it's something you're given,like a gift.When children are very young,they develop much of their sense of self worth by STUDYING HOW OFTEN OTHERS PERCEIVE THEM.If children only RECEIVE NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT,they won't think much of themselves!!!!But if they get praise and encouragement often enough,they begin to develop a sense of pride in themselves that will sustain them for the rest of their lives.

Every child is special.If they grow up filled with self esteem,they will have the courage and confidence to go out into the world and try new things,to respect other people's ideas and to face challenges. And in the end,isn't that what parenting is all about?

Just sharing with u my friends..and to remind myself too..Let us boost our kids' self esteem up...
.happy friday!!tomorrow is saturday..yehoooo....
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