How to develop positive thinking in children?

This article mentions how by proper parenting methods one can develop positive attitude in their children so as to prepare them to face future challenges in life In this world of daily tensions, heavy work load, relationship problems etc there are numerous factors which can make our life hell and our attitude towards live negative or miserable. Having a positive attitude in life helps you to fight with your life problems and the negativity around you. However, positive attitude is not something born in the child and has to be carefully developed in a kid by good parenting. By inculcating positive attitude in our children we can prepare them to face any challenges in live with courage.

• Teach your child to never say “I can’t”. This develops a failure feeling in the children and the child just gives up. If children are frequently allowed to give up then it will become their habit that if the task is not forced upon them then they will avoid doing any hard task voluntarily. Rather if the task is difficult then make them realize that they can take the help of their friends and elders and with the help they can accomplish any task. If your child starts saying “I can’t” and you too allow them to leave the task then they will never become self dependent.
• Tutor your children in self motivation. Help them realize their inner self. Help them learn how to talk to themselves, this way when they are thinking negatively about themselves or about a situation they will themselves counsel out of the negative situation. They will think something positive or about some positive situation to boost their confidence for the task. For example if while playing soccer your child is unable to hit the ball the right way then instead of thinking, “ I am so bad at soccer, maybe I should just leave it” he should be able to think, ”That was such a bad shot, but I have to improve it anyhow”.
• Remind your children that remaining unhappy or sad is their own choice. Tell them that if they want they can move on and instead focus on how to improve the current situation by preparing for the future. Situations and people make us feel bad or happy but it is up to us whether we allow an appreciation or a rejection to further boost us or make us a complete loser.
• Inculcate happy habits in their lives like telling jokes, watching comedy movies or serials, interacting with friends who encourage them. A happy home plays a major part in it. Seeing the parents and siblings happy and having fun brightens the mood of any family member. Although this can sometimes work reverse too so be careful to when to crack a joke.
• Never let your child think that you love them less. Love is a powerful force and keeps a person standing even through extremities. Say “I love you” to your children frequently even if the act like they don’t care. Deep inside they need to be reassured that whatever happens, their loved ones would always be beside them. Show your love physically- cuddling, kissing and hugging your children play a very important in building your child’s confidence. Researchers have shown that children bereft of physical human touch have underdeveloped brain parts and are extremely shy and fearful.
• Learning and accomplishing new tasks builds confidence and prepares them for further challenges. Get your child admitted for a hobby class. Try to find what your child is good at. We all need something to be good at and if your child is able to find something that he/she can be proud of then it will not let him feel down.

Developing positive attitude in children will make them feel confidence and give them success in life. People like to work and be with people with positive attitude and employers value this trait very much. So it is very important that parents help their children develop positive attitude from the start.