In our image-obsessed culture, it is imperative that children learn how to talk kindly to themselves. Children must learn their self-worth should be based on who they are intrinsically, instead of their ability to fit into popular culture. Teaching this lesson will help you discuss your children’s current forms of self-talk and help you and them create goals for positive self-talk.
Alfred A. Montapert said, “The environment you fashion out of your thoughts, your beliefs, your ideals, your philosophy is the only climate you will ever live in.” Think good thoughts about yourself and others and you’ll find an inner peace that brings true happiness to you and your family.
It’s critical that we teach our children that we’re all imperfect creatures who need to recognize that our mistakes do not define us. When we slip up, we need to gently remind ourselves that our behavior was out of character, and we need to resolve not to repeat it. Our self-talk should not be “You’re an idiot!”, but rather, “Next time I’ll do that differently. Everyone makes mistakes.”
Objectives:
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Discuss how others’ ideas about worth can be flawed
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Define self-talk (see glossary)
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Discuss how self-talk contributes to feelings of self-worth
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Explain how to replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk
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Point out positive characteristics in your child
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