6 Effective Sentences to say to your child!
What to say to our children to help with their self-confidence, sense of security, and self-worth?
Raising a child is an important task, especially in the early years when children are very influential and form their identities. As children grow, they are more likely to be exposed to events in the community, which is why they need more encouragement and guidance.
One important aspect when talking and dealing with children is for parents to be careful of their choice of words, tone of voice, emotions, and body language. Trying to enhance the quality of the relationship, and provide the child with a sense of security and peace should be the focus.
This edition introduces six sentences that could help you as parents or primary caregivers build up a strong sense of security in your children. These six influential sentences could also help you to support, convey identity, belonging, and value to your children.
I am here for you!
Your availability, your presence for the child, is critical. When you say this to your child, they may not need you, but they will remember that you promised that you would be available when they need help. Using this sentence is an invitation for your child to come to you when they need help.
I'm proud of you. You should be proud of yourself!
"You can't teach children to behave better by making them feel worse. When children feel better, they behave better." -Pam Leo
Many children or young adults think they can only get their parents' attention if they have great success in sports or have a lucrative career.
Remember never to let your children wait to hear this sentence. The sooner you tell them that they should be proud of themselves as individuals and proud of their efforts in life, the better result they’ll get in their lives.
Children want their parents to share their pride and be proud of them. For children and their inner confidence, the feeling that we, as parents, are proud of them is a great feeling. This acts as an anchor that supports them in moments of discouragement, loneliness, and failure. This feeling is a motivational and strengthening force for their lifetime, a protective factor in the emotional lives of our children. The opposite is also true. Parental humiliation is one of the most destructive forces in the mental development of any child.
I believe in you!
Do you remember your teenage years and youth? How confident were you in those years?
Hesitation is a familiar character trait among most human beings. By saying “I believe in you,” you can be a source of support and confidence for your child. By saying this to your child, they will know that someone somewhere in this world believes in them and their values.
Hearing these words will help children build their self-esteem and trust in their capabilities and decision-making.
I want the best for you!
The expression "I always want the best for you." has some advantages.
First of all, it helps children understand that you have goals behind all the efforts and challenges you experience while raising them, allowing children to be more comfortable accepting your decisions when your opinions and judgments don't match theirs.
Second, the expression reminds children that you are sincerely working to help them. You are there to be with them and not against them.
So it's best to remind them that you want the best things for them before your and your child's wishes come up against each other.
I'll be with you!
By hearing this sentence, your child believes that you are on his side and are willing to be associated with them even if they make a mistake. By stating this influential sentence, you show your child that you are ready to suffer and endure difficulties but do not leave him alone; no matter the circumstances, you are there to support them. This helps them make decisions more efficiently and be more responsible. This builds their self-confidence.
I love you!
“It is not enough that we tell our children we love them. We need to put our love into action every day for them to feel it.” – Dr. Laura Markham
The influential, simple sentence "I love you" never loses value even if you repeat it many times. When something special happens at home, tell your child, "I love you." When she is supposed to sleep and tells you goodnight, tell her, "I love you." When you take your child to school, tell him, "I love you."
You do not need an actual reason to use this combination of the words at any time of the day or night. You convey the feeling of belonging and love to your child by saying this.
Practice using these statements daily, and depending on the circumstances to help the next generation build their self-esteem, know their values, and feel a great sense of security to have a bright future.
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