Let them solve their own problems. The more problems you solve the less competent they become and competence has proven to come before confidence.
When your kids or grandkids bring you problems. Say to them, ‘what do you think we should do about it’?
Hold back on giving them your opinions or advice until you’ve let them think about it.
A study in Boston followed children over a period of 70 years. It followed 454 Boston school kids
To discover what goes with health, success and longevity.
What they discovered was the difference between the adults who had good self-esteem or low self-esteem was whether or not they worked as children.
Responsibility by way of chores or work creates competence which is needed to create confidence. When people feel competent, they feel good about themselves.
When it comes to raising kids, doing too much for them will delay their own growth.
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