How to Instill the confidence to tackle big, real-world problems
All of us who are parents want to raise resilient, fearless, and self-assured kids. Where do we begin, though? I think every parent has this question on their mind. What abilities are hence beneficial to your child's growth? Let's examine this:
Parents were asked questions as part of a study. Upon being asked what special skill they instilled in their children at a young age, all of them agreed on: curiosity! Curiosity is more than just a want to learn something new. It's an attempt to make things better. It all comes down to questioning.
Curiousity is surprisingly a scarce skill in today's world. Indeed, studies from Harvard Business School describe it as a highly sought-after quality in the digital era, and career experts refer to it as a "up-and-coming skill."
A person with curiosity may think more profoundly and critically, without passing judgement too quickly, and can also provide more original ideas. So how can you arouse interest?
At the age of 24, Robert Stephens launched Geek Squad, a tech repair business he eventually sold for $3 million, according to CNBC.
Robert's early curiosity with mechanisms started when he took off every doorknob in his family's home. "They didn't get mad, they just told me I had to put them back," he claims.
He quickly earned the reputation of being the family's "fixer" guy. "To study a radio, I disassembled it. It was said by others, "Robert can fix anything." It boosted my confidence and sense of pride.
Kids can learn to make decisions and solve problems by fixing things. Consider using a leaky tap or other household issue as a teaching opportunity for your children.
It's also OK to acknowledge when you don't know how to resolve a situation. Acquiring the correct information is only as crucial as having the knowledge in the first place.
Co-founder Jessica Jackley of Kiva is a peer-to-peer lending network that has given small businesses over $1 billion in microloans. "My mother gave me confidence every single day.
She assured me that I could pursue any goal, no matter how lofty or impossible it may seem. Additionally, we would discuss other leadership options in quite detailed ways, according to her.
One of their other rules was to never become bored. Together, we would always be learning, exploring, playing games, and going on small excursions. This mindset helped me recognise opportunities around me, be proactive, and become an entrepreneur.
In order to collect money for school lunches, Ellen Gustafson co-founded FEED Projects in 2007 and sells bags among other things. She is a social innovation thought leader now.
One parenting tip that Ellen's mother, Maura, believes has contributed significantly to her daughter's success is to "resist the urge to make choices for your kids."
Asking thoughtful questions demonstrates to your child that you value their opinion, which boosts their self-esteem. Additionally, it teaches kids how to weigh trade-offs and make decisions between options with varying consequences and risk management skills.