Parents are expected to praise their children often. Praising someone means giving positive judgments to that person. When you praise your child, it reinforces his satisfaction about what he has done or his behavior. Praising him does not raise his low self-esteem.
How and when to give praise?
It is best to limit and give praise when the situation or occasion is right. Therefore, it will be more meaningful for the child. The praise must be warranted and truthful. When it is done so freely, the value of the praise is diminished and your credibility goes down,
It is also recommended to give praise as reinforcement of the child’s feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment. When the child is feeling good about himself, the praise given to him will be more effective and carry more weight.
Timing the praise is also important. When the child feels good and is given praise, it shows that you are in tune to his feelings. Your child will trust your judgment more because it relates to their own personal one. This will help when you give criticism as your child will believe your judgment. Hence, it helps to maintain the trust and communication between you and your child.
When you give praise, your children know that you are paying attention, watching them and showing that you care. So, give praise to your child when he deserves it and expects one from you. You are reinforcing your role as a wise and good parent. Be selective however to the number of times as overdoing it may diminish the value of the praise.
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