How to raise a hardworking child
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As parents, it can be agreed that raising a hardworking child increases chances of success in their future. Hard workers see the value of life and are open to facing and overcoming obstacles in order to reach their goals. The good news is, there are things that can be introduced and taught to help your child become more hardworking and independent. Here are some tips from a prep school in Exeter on how to do this.
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Focus on the efforts your child puts in. Praising your child’s effort will show them that hard work got them where they are, rather than talent. It is good to celebrate the goals but it is even more important to celebrate the journey and efforts put in. This will teach your child that being challenged is a good thing and will help them understand the value and satisfaction of hard work.
Be sure to praise them only when necessary. Over praising can lead to your child doing the bare minimum and thinking that’s okay when in reality, it can lead to laziness and an individual with high expectations and demands from others. Praise them once you see true perseverance as this will help motivate them to do better.
Don’t just praise them for winning. Many children don’t work hard in fear of failure. Success to them looks like winning and only winning. Teach your child that it is in fact the hard work that matters more. Point out that even if they didn’t end up shooting a goal, their endless days of practicing and perseverance is what has led them to become a stronger player. This may not be their time but next time will.
Praising your child in different ways is the easiest way for them to find motivation to work harder and feel a sense of satisfaction by making you proud. Raising a hard worker requires a lot of communication and acceptance, but in turn, will lead to the most appreciative individual around.
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