As parents, our main goal is that our children grow into happy, successful adults. One way to ensure that is to raise resilient kids. This instills the tenacity they need to accomplish their goals and bounce back from disappointment. Therefore, you must use a parenting style that engenders this quality.
A style that feels uncomfortable — at first…
Tips to Encourage Kids to Be Resilient
When you think of the word, “resilience,” what images come to mind?
Medieval knights of the Crusades dressed in suits of armor?
Those who weather natural disasters?
NEITHER SITUATION SOUNDS LIKE ANYTHING WE WANT OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS EVER TO EXPERIENCE!
But the fact of the matter is that it is a tough world out there. It is our job to prepare them for that — as much as we want to shelter them.
With that in mind, I have developed these practices to encourage my kids to become resilient.
Without the feeling that I’m leaving them to fend for themselves completely…
Let Them Find Their Own Solutions
As I mentioned in my article about raising confident kids, you must let them make mistakes.
On the other side of that coin is allowing them to find the solution to their problems themselves.
And, professionals agree.
Professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Ken Ginsburg said:
“ONE OF THE WAYS YOU PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR DIFFICULTY IS TO LET THEM OCCASIONALLY FALL AND GET BACK UP.”
Via CNBC
Becoming resilient is the same as any other skill our kids must learn — it takes practice. Give them that opportunity and watch them soar.
Guide Children Away from Comparison
Most of us have heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of happiness.” However, it also can steal something else from children who are learning resilience…
MOTIVATION AND PERSEVERANCE.
Why is that? Think about it like this…
Someone makes a cake recipe perfectly the first time they make it. One could get discouraged if yours fell flat if you focused too much on comparing the two.
For that reason, shift your kiddos away from comparing theirs to others’ progress…
They’ll be more likely to keep going until they finally succeed. After all, resilient kids are our only hope…
Resilient Kids Safeguards Our Future — And Theirs
Now, I am not going to play into the cliche of blaming the next generation for the problems of the times. That’s taking the easy way out…
Instead, I suggest we take responsibility as parents to ensure our children have the necessary tools to create a better world.
Ultimately, resilient people are the ones who continue the hard work great leaders started — so start them early as kids.
Build an Empire,
Elena Cardone
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