The worth of self-worth
About This Episode
Often times the values we have don't necessarily show in our everyday actions. This can make teaching and passing down values to our children very difficult. As parents, we may want kids to "do as I say, not as I do" and that most definitely does not work. Parents: How are your actions shaping the life of your children?
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Imagine the type of adult your child would turn out to be if every day you said to them something along the lines of, “you are good, courageous, wise, compassionate, peaceful, and kind,” instead of things like, “you look so pretty, I like your dress, your shoes are so cool, I hope you had fun today.”
Whether it's derogatory remarks, compliments or cheers for work well done, our words are etched in the fiber of our children’s souls. A child’s sense of value and worth is tied to the blessings or the curses we pour into them. If your child is like a sculpture, and your words are like a chisel, think about how your words are shaping your child’s identity and self-worth. Would you like them to value themselves based on their looks and what they possess? Or would you want them to value their strong character traits?
Speak words that bless your children, strengthen them, and reinforce their positive attributes.
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Can you remember how your parent's words affected you as a child? Were you accustomed to affirmations or negativity?
THIS WEEK'S ACTION
- Think of at least five words that describe that type of character that you would like your child to have as an adult.
- Find opportunities during the day to speak these words into your children’s lives. For example, “you showed courage today when even though you were scared, you still stood in front of class delivered your presentation.”
TOOLS
The following tools can help you along the way:
The Struggle is Real podcast is based off the book, The Struggle is Real: Parenting in the 21st Century written by Dr. Alicia La Hoz & Dr. Paul Meier.
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