Be proud of YOURSELF!
We’ve heard it before in parenting classes. Not “I am so proud of you” but rather, “You should be so proud of YOURSELF”. That’s the way to do it, apparently. To encourage children to value their own achievements instead of seeking validation from others. I like it. If you’re not already subscribed to blogmeister sans pareil Seth Godin then I recommend you sign up now. His recent post spoke about how validation is overrated. Don’t wait for the praise of others to see the merit in what you’ve done/made/achieved/written/sewn/baked etc. See it yourself! This is good for adults and great for kids who can set the template at a young age. It breeds an independent mind and, if you’re doing it right, a good instinct for self-appraisal. I am starting now.
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