Every parent wants their children to develop into strong, self-sufficient people capable of accomplishing anything they set their minds to. Because parents have the opportunity to help their children develop values, it is critical that they teach them to be courageous and fearless, qualities that will serve them for the rest of their lives. These beliefs will make it easier for their children to pursue goals such as a pay raise, a dream job, or establishing a business.
Here are some strategies to inspire your children to be brave.
1. Encourage them to attempt to find answers to their own questions.
Do your children frequently ask you questions? That's fantastic. Because part of being brave is being alright with being wrong, challenge your children to answer their own questions. They'll almost certainly be wrong, and that's the idea. The fact that they are willing to try will help them develop a sense of self-sufficiency.
It may be irritating for them at first to be coming up with incorrect answers (or even thinking of any at all), but ask them to take a wild guess. Plus, it encourages inventiveness.
2. Assist children in understanding that life is occurring to them.
Being a victim is the polar opposite of being assertive. Whereas many children (and adults) may endure trials or disappointments and believe it happened TO them, you may assist your children grow bravery by encouraging them to seek for the silver lining in every scenario.
Were they failing a test? "How can this help you as you move forward?" inquire. Is a buddy treating them unfairly? "How can this ultimately help you?" inquire.
"At first, this type of question may perplex your children, but after a while, they'll begin to wonder, 'Why is this happening FOR me, not TO me?'"
3. Assist them in locating a courageous role model and reading about their lives.
It's all too easy for your child's role model to be an Instagram influencer or a superstar, especially in today's digital age. Help them change the narrative by telling them about courageous role models like Harriet Tubman and Greta Thurnberg. If kids display a significant interest in a particular narrative or role model, look for books and videos about their work to pique their attention.
4. Reduce fear of failures
Kids stop being brave because they take failures too personally. They think that they have to succeed at the first attempt. Inculcate a growth mindset in them. Here we teach kids that every time we fail at something, we can understand why we failed and make improvements. Thus Failures become stepping stones for success and confidence and Bravery Builds
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