One of the lessons that we try to teach our children is to play nice at with other children, don’t be a bully or call other kids names. How often, however, do we listen to our own advice? When we get mad at our kids, how often do we call them names or put them down.
“How could you spill the milk, what are you stupid?”
“You get on my nerves.”
“With grades like that, you’ll never be anything but a clerk in grocery store. Paper or plastic?”
“You’re retarded.”
Names and derogatory comments hurt. Not only do they hurt, but they can have a negative impact on the future success of your child. Tell them they are stupid enough times, they will grow up believing that they can’t accomplish anything. Tell them they might as well learn a trade because they are not smart enough for anything else – stand back and watch your words come back to fruition. Are you so determined to alter your child’s life for an “I told you so moment?” The words we use can shape a child’s entire future.
Encourage your child and lead them to strive for greatness. Encourage them not to live by the labels that others put upon them, but by the greatness within. Help to shape a world of future leaders by doing something so simple, use care in choosing your words and how you label your children.
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