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 interest of others." - PHILIPPIANS 2:3, 4. 

* Expect your child to do chores. Exempting  your child from family chores might give him the message,  "You are too important  to do this!"  Family duties should come first, and playing second. Point out  how shores benefit others and how others will appreciate and respect him for doing them. 

* Emphasize that serving others is a privilege. Doing so is  maturity.  Therefore, encourage your child 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 others? 

What we did

"Our daughter told us about a classmate who,s he said, is mean to others and is not liked.  I told her to think of what the girl might be goind 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 to 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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