How to Be Humble - Conclusion of HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

Teach your children that there is value in serving others.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "With humility consider others superior to you, as you look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others." - PHILIPPIANS 2:3, 4. 

Expect your child to do chores. Exempting your child from family chores might give him/her the message, "You are too important to do this? Family duties shyould come first, and playing second. Point out how chores benefits others and how others will appreciate and respect them for doing them.

Emphasize that serving others is a privilege.  Doing so is a primary way to develop maturity.  Therefore, encourage your childl to identify those in need. Discuss with him what he can do to help them.  Commend and support your child as  he serves others.

TRAIN NOW

A child who learns to perform humble tasks at home is more likely to work well with others as an adult.

Teach by Example

* Do I let my children know that at times I also need help from others?

* Do I speak positively and appreciatively about others, or do I belittle them?

* Do my children see that I value serving others? 

What We Did

"Our daughter told us about a classmate who, she said, is mean to others and is not liked. I told her to think of what that girl might be going through at home.  After all, not everybody has a good family life. That helped our daughter to see that she is not better than others. She may just have better circumstances." -Karen.

 "We encourage  our daughters to enjoy what they learn in school and simply do their best without comparing themselves to others.  We want them to know that we will not compare them to others either." - Marianna.

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