There is a relationship between the type of relationship you have with a kid and how you feel about their work.
An unrequited relationship is always worse, and that can feel uncharitable and almost akin to abuse.
So, here are some tips for you to consider when it comes to appreciating a kid’s work.
Expectedly give her praise
One of the things that you should consider when it comes to appreciating a kid’s work, is to give her praise for what she does.
She has to know that what she does is enough. It doesn’t matter whether it is over or under-achieving.
She has to know that you care about what she does and that you expect her to do well.
You will be getting the most out of her when she knows that what she does is appreciated by you.
You should tell her that you are proud of her and that she should do her best.
Use negative to build her
Using negative criticism to build a kid is a different scenario altogether.
This is done when you say to her what you really want to say to her.
For example, “Do your best” or “Don’t leave things half done” are a couple of examples of what you are really saying.
“Don’t leave things half done” is not a very useful statement.
We often interpret it to mean “give up”, “runaway”, or “don’t care about your work”.
But we should understand that it is a way of expressing “please don’t finish the work before me”.
On the other hand, “Please do your best” is not a bad statement.
The use of negative criticism as a means of building your kid is a great way to understand her better.
You can see the growth in her with the use of negative criticism.
Remember that she is in secondary school
As a parent, you can imagine what is going on in her mind and heart.
And if you try to decide what it is, you can end up alienating her in a way that she will run away.
So, try to have a dialogue with her. You can ask her about her feelings, and talk about them to her.
She might not know what to think about your statements, but it is worth trying to engage in a conversation with her about how she feels.
She will get to know you better that way.
Don’t make it an ultimatum
You should not force your kid to do things, especially when it comes to her work.
If you can only think of it in terms of what will happen to her after she does that or says that, then you should not bother yourself about her response.
When she says something to you like “I don’t want to do that”, don’t push her.
Let her off the hook. If she wants to give up, she will give up, it’s as simple as that.
Make the conversation a conversation
A conversation should not be a debate. If you find yourself arguing with a kid about something, you have gone too far.
Instead of talking to your kid in the same tone as your partner, try to have a conversation with her.
If you want her to do something, speak to her in a different tone.
You will be amazed by the difference in the way you talk to a kid.
Kids learn by doing
It is not always through explanations or discussions, but by being involved in the activities, activities that they do with their parents.
Kids also learn by observing and as such, they look for attention and appreciation of their efforts.
If you don’t appreciate kids, how would they be able to appreciate their parents?
If you don’t pay them for the work they do, how will they appreciate their parents?
If you don’t acknowledge their efforts, it means they won’t learn to recognize what they are capable of and will continue to try to please you. I
f you don’t appreciate their efforts, it will be easy for them to give up.
Kids learn to love and appreciate themselves by being involved in the activities that their parents do for them
Their school activities, such as their pre-university classes, where their parents go to help them with their homework and problems, and their sports participation.
Children learn and develop by doing, by being involved in the activities that they do for themselves. This is true of children of all ages.
Remember, not all kids do well in school and not all parents are the most important thing in their lives.
Some children won’t get good grades and won’t get very many school awards, but they can still do well in life, if they love to learn, and they know how to do well, by being involved in the activities that their parents do for them.
They learn that by being involved in the activities that they do for themselves.
This is important because if a child spends all their time trying to do things for themselves and not be part of their parent’s life, they will likely get discouraged and feel they are not worth any effort.
Some kids will not have the patience to stick with something for a long time, whereas others will never give up until they get it right.
It is important to not say that a child needs to be good at everything and that they should not learn from their mistakes.
We all do things that we learn from and that help us to grow, but mistakes are never bad
They are an opportunity to learn and to grow.
Learning is important in life. Some people learn from reading books, some from listening to lectures, and some from working with hands.
All kids are different and some will be naturally good at doing things, but some will struggle with different activities.
Some kids will need help, whether it is with something simple such as their handwriting, or complex like a more complicated dance.
So the way to ensure that we have an encouraging learning environment for our children is not to say that they should be good at everything.
We should focus on helping them develop in the areas where they are naturally good and not get frustrated if they are not at their best in other areas.
Rather, encourage our children to learn the skills they need to become good in those areas.
At the same time, help them appreciate that there are more important things in life than academic or sports achievements.
So, encourage our kids to love and appreciate themselves by being involved in the activities that their parents do for them.
