In our everyday hustle and bustle, we can forget to pass on helpful tips to our children on how to stay positive. After all, they too have busy days that can leave them drained or, worse, feeling negative about their day. Though we may not place their daily stress on the same level as ours, we should consider it nonetheless. We must show them how critical the importance of remaining "Positive" is as much as possible. Reinforcing "Positivity" in your child will be a rewarding experience for and your child. You get to watch them blossom into the best version of themselves, and they get to live happier lives.
Bear in mind that most children keep a Positive outlook on life. If anything, we could take a page from their book on happiness. However, even the negativity produced by the day can take a toll on their Positive mindset. The key is teaching them how to meet those moments head-on while remaining Positive. Positively addressing a negative moment will make a difference in the outcome of the situation.
For example, imagine a child returning home from school. Saddened by the day's events, they rush off to their room. The father taking notice follows and asks what's wrong. The child tells their dad that their friend told them they no longer wanted to be friends. The dad wipes the tears from their eyes and asks, "did they say way?"
The child says, "No."
"Did you do something to them or take something from them?"
Again, the child replies, "No."
Then don't cry, my dear. If you didn't do or take anything from this individual, then respect that person's decision." The father asks, "Do you have other friends?"
"Yes," the child replies.
"Do you have fun with those friends?" asked their dad.
With a smile, the child responded, "A lot of fun."
"Then don't worry about it. Things may change, and you could become friends again. Stay Positive little one."
Days later, the child returned to tell the father that they were friends again and that their friend was having a bad day that day. Greeting that initial moment with Positivity allowed the child to see beyond a brief negative encounter to what they could still enjoy with others.
That story was about my very own daughter. I could have reacted in a way that would have made things worse or passed on my "who cares, let them go" method that I've adopted over time.
Below I have listed an article for your consideration. Even if you actively practice sharing Positivity with your children. It can never hurt to pick up a few new tricks.
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I agree our children are a carbon copy of us so the more invested in the child the better return. Best way to protect our children is to build their self esteem.