Guide Your Child onto the Path of Assertiveness

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Guide Your Child onto the Path of Assertiveness

• Use these tips to put your kids on the path to
  assertiveness

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1.Teach about manners and behaviour

• Teaching your children manners and how to behave
  in school and social situations is an important
  part of being a parent.

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2. Be a good role model for your children

• As a parent, you teach by example in a lot of
  cases, particularly with skills and character
  traits that arent quite as tangible.

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3. Tell your children to speak up when they want
something

• Your kids feel bad for being shy, but make sure
  they have a comfortable environment to say what
  they want instead.

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4. Show your kids that its okay to be assertive
in social situations

• Examples include asking for a refill on their
  water out to lunch. Theres a difference between
  being assertive and being rude, so make sure your
  child understands. Remember, a request can still
  be assertive without sounding aggressive.

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5. Dont punish your childs personality

• If your child is naturally shy and reserved it
  may be difficult for them to be assertive. Dont
  punish them work with them instead to become
  more assertive over time, even if it doesnt
  happen overnight. Theyll get it if you continue
  to work with them in a positive, open manner.

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