The Importance of Affirmation

The Importance of Affirmation

Jun 23

The trait that we will discuss today, is a very important trait but it is also one that is forgotten often in the rush of our day to day lives.  It is the concept of affirmation.  Children need to hear “well done” from their father.  For many reasons there are few others in your children’s lives who can speak this level of affirmation.

This means that you have to be aware and involved in the day to day of your children.  They need to see you cheering on the side line.  They need to see you in the audience after a recital or performance.  They need to hear “You did a great job! I am so proud of you!”  These simple words speak such volumes, they are carried in their hearts into adulthood.

Children need to hear well done for the daily things as well.  Such as doing a good job at their chores, being helping to their mom, or getting along with their sibling.  They also need to know that you are proud of them when they make the right choice in a hard decision or do well in school.  Positive reinforcement from their father has such an impact on the choices your children will make.  Don’t just give consequences for the poor choices or poor behavior.  Reinforce the good ones by tell your children “well done!”