The power of "I Love You" can go a long way. However, the spectrum -- never saying it or saying it so often that it does not have any special meaning -- requires care, and a parent should not find himself and herself at either end.
Love builds a child's self esteem.
Strategies and Tactics for Building a Child's Self-Esteem:
- Show interest and support in all of his or her activities.
- Talk positively about your child around friends and relatives.
- Show physical affection by giving hugs, holding hands.
- Try to allow your child to be involved in making decisions.
- Keep photos of your child visible throughout your home.
- Let your child know how proud you are of him or her.
- Tell your child about what is going on at work.
- Ask your child about what is going on at school.
- Praise your child for good grades and special school achievements.
- Take your child out of school one day and do something special, like going to the zoo.
For some reason, some parents do not feel as though they need to verbally express their feelings of love towards their child. Studies show that parents who do not say "I love you" most likely were not told that they were loved.
All parents should learn to say, " I love you." It will seem awkward and may create a few uneasy moments at first, but the reward for both parent and child far outweighs those feelings of discomfort.
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