4 TIPS EVERY PARENT SHOULD FOLLOW Praising your child has always been a “tricky” area of parenting. You want to raise your child to be a confident human being while also embodying what it means to be humble and appreciative. So, how do you stay within the bounds of instilling self-assurance without going overboard? While every child is different, several parenting approaches allow you to praise your child’s efforts without enabling arrogance. game-winning catch, avoid prefacing the statement with “Even though you didn’t cut the grass like I asked …” This can be considered the equivalent of a backhanded compliment, and no one responds well to those. RAISE CONFIDENT KIDS
Recognize your child’s effort in addition to their accomplishment.
Align the level of praise with the accomplishment.
As parents, it’s easy to praise your child’s accomplishments without acknowledging all their hard work to achieve them. Suppose your child won first place in their school’s spelling bee. Instead of praising them for being the best, acknowledge how all their studying paid off. Express confidence in their ability to achieve success. Let your child know you’re not only proud of them but also that you know they can achieve their goals. This praise sets the stage for your child to share future goals — for example, making the basketball or cheerleading team. Avoid foreshadowing praise with negativity. This may be difficult for some parents, especially if they’ve had repeated obedience issues. If you’re proud of your child’s
In other words, don’t overdo it. Parents are their children’s biggest cheerleaders, so it can be challenging to tame your emotions when they win or overcome a fear.
This is, of course, at your discretion, but it’s something to be mindful of. Does winning the season’s first game warrant a big backyard party with all the bells and whistles? Everyone’s parenting styles differ, but instilling values such as believing in oneself, empathy, gratitude, and determination are qualities any parent can nurture in their children for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
against themselves by trying to talk their way out of trouble. Officers are allowed to give defendants false information, making this even more confusing. For example, admitting during a DWI arrest that you have been drinking is a common mistake. The best path is to defer any probing questions by politely stating your wish to remain silent until you have consulted with your attorney. Consenting to a Search An arresting officer may ask to search your belongings, vehicle, or home. You have the right to refuse. If you are unsure what to do, ask the officer if they have a warrant or probable cause to conduct the search and what they are looking for. If you give consent, any evidence found can be used against you in court. But if you do not give permission, anything the officer finds may be inadmissible in a trial. Giving False Information The stress and anxiety of being arrested can cause a person to try to hide the truth. But lying to an arresting officer undermines your chances of acquittal. You seriously damage your credibility as a witness on your own behalf. You hurt your chances of having the charges dismissed. You may also be hit with additional charges for trying to mislead a police officer. A far better path is to stick to the truth and, when appropriate, remain silent. If you are facing criminal charges, don’t make the final mistake of failing to hire an attorney. Contact us today for a consultation to ensure that your rights are protected!
Nobody wants to be arrested. The experience can rattle people so severely that they make thoughtless mistakes that worsen their problems. Here are four examples of things to never do if you’re being arrested, no matter how scared you are. Resisting Arrest Some people react to an arrest with violence or verbal abuse of the police officer. The officer is only doing their job, and any effort to resist will fail and may bring more charges on your head. Even if you believe the charges are wrong, comply calmly. You will have a chance to defend yourself later. Incriminating Yourself If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent. Under the pressure of an arrest, some defendants unwittingly give evidence Arrested? Avoid These Common Mistakes
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