Secrets To Great Confidence
March 6th, 2008What might be most frightening as a parent is the thought of your child being bullied. Unfortunately children who are shy, quiet, and passive tend to become victims of bullying because other children easily take advantage of them. Bullying doesn’t just mean getting teased, either. Your child could be bullied into doing things he or she doesn’t want to do. This type of peer pressure can lead to falling in with the wrong crowd.
It takes a lot of courage to stand up to a bully, especially when it can mean the difference between fitting in and being an outsider. Teach your child a plan of action for dealing with bullies. Having the courage to just say “no” is a big part of avoiding peer pressure and bullying. He should also learn how to avoid dangerous situations and what to do if he finds himself being harassed by a bully.
A huge part of avoiding bullies is confidence. Even if your child really is scared, acting confident makes him less of a target and can lead to him actually building his confidence. Teach him the phrase “fake it ‘til you make it.” Acting confident and unafraid will eventually make him confident and unafraid.
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Contributed by Solomon Brenner Author of Black Belt Parenting “The Art of Raising Your Child For Success.” Master Brenner uses the Action Karate to teach self control so your child will not lose their temper, be disrespectful, cry too easily and accept responsibility.
