How to Be Humble - HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

Encourage a balanced view of self.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE:  "If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he is deceiving himself." - GALATIANS 6:3.

* Avoid misleading maxims.  Sayings like "All your dreams can come true" and "you can be anything that you want to be" might sound inspiring, but they do not prove true in real life.  Your children will likely be more successful if they have reasonable goals and work hard to achieve them.

* Praise specific actions.  Simply telling a child that he or she is "awesome" does not encourage humility. Be specific.

* Limit your child's use of social media.  Often, social media is linked with self promotion-broadcasting a person's talents and accomplishments-the very opposite of humility.

* Encourage  your child to apologize quickly.  Help your child to see where he is wrong and to acknowledge it. 

Promote gratitude. 

Next time: How to Be Humble - Conclusion of HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

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