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Cultivating True Confidence in Children: The Power of Competence Over Praise




As parents and caregivers, we all share a deep desire to nurture confident, self-assured children. It is natural to believe that frequent praise—telling them how smart, talented, or special they are—will instill this confidence. However, true confidence does not arise from words of affirmation alone; rather, it is forged through experience, through the mastery of skills, and through the quiet, unwavering knowledge that one is capable.

Confidence is Rooted in Competence

Children develop genuine self-assurance not when they are merely told they are capable, but when they feel it through their own actions. The first time a child buttons their coat without assistance, pours their own drink without spilling, or navigates a challenge independently, they experience a profound sense of accomplishment—one that no external validation can replicate.

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