How Do You Build Self Esteem In A Child With Credit And Recognition?
With all that the world demands from us, it is easy to get preoccupied with the necessities of life and forget that we are in the presence of children who need to know they are worthwhile and loved. We can assume that our children know they are valued and recognized by our daily attending to fixing their meals, attending their school functions and by driving them to their many activities. What we as adults see as demonstrations of love and recognition do not necessarily translate clearly to the child. Children know the difference between duty and affection. For us, they may overlap to such an extent that we cannot differentiate them. That is not necessarily true for a child, and there is more of a separation of duty and love/recognition than exists for the parent who is performing the acts. Giving credit for good behavior or other achievements tells the child that you see them. That you notice not only what they do, but how they do it. It tells them that you care how they perform in di
