Very often, refusal of any activity or even demonstrative behavior hides the child’s lack of self-confidence and low self-esteem. Self-confidence is an important and necessary quality that affects a child’s success. Here are some tips to help develop confident behavior in your child: - Give your child the opportunity to solve problems on his own. You shouldn’t protect your child too much, because... he may feel helpless and powerless in dealing with life's challenges. He must find solutions himself through independent activity and experience. But there should also be an agreement between you that if he asks for help, then you will provide it. - Let the child perform certain duties, without criticizing the quality of the task, otherwise the child may be discouraged from doing anything, because we usually We are more willing to do what we do best. The child will feel that he is trusted and needed, thus his sense of self-worth will be significantly strengthened. - Explain to your child that every person makes mistakes and does not immediately achieve success, but you can learn from mistakes. Here, of course, your personal example will help: if after making a mistake you don’t get upset and continue to achieve results, then the child will too. If the adult himself is afraid of mistakes and says: “this is difficult,” then the child will think that everything is difficult for everyone. - The child will receive recognition of his merits. Praise him not only for his achievements, but for his efforts and effort. - Try to avoid the words “well done,” as children get used to this praise and it does not convey any information about the child’s activities. You can say: “I’m pleased,” “you did a good job,” “thank you, now it will be easier for me.” The child should know that expressing his feelings is not shameful, but on the contrary, useful. Typically, children who are insecure are often embarrassed to express their feelings and do not give them a “way out.” Teach your child to talk about his feelings and emotions. And most importantly: the child should feel that he is loved and accepted for who he is.