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 anuything that you want to be" might sound inspiring. but they often 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. 

Prove specific actions.  Simply telling a childthat 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 humlity. 

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

Next time: How to Be Humble - Contine with  HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

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