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3 phrases that hurt children’s confidence
All parents would like to strengthen their children, but sometimes they subconsciously achieve the opposite
They are well-meaning and meant to motivate, but a few sentences can destroy rather than boost a child’s confidence. And this without the parents really noticing.
Parents want the best for their children and that includes supporting them when they need more motivation and encouragement to finally reach their goal. Unfortunately, many phrases that are supposed to help are often painful for children and can profoundly affect their self-esteem.
3 phrases that can deeply upset children
Of course, the last thing we want is to subconsciously undermine our children’s self-esteem. So it’s a good idea to take a critical look at these phrases: You may remember your childhood and how different they sounded to you then than they do now.
Sources used: cnbc.com, focus.de
