Parenting, some unknown habits of parents can gradually weaken the confidence of children. Due to this, the child hesitates at the opportunity to move forward, is unable to trust himself, and lags behind others.

Here are 5 such common parenting habits that can break the confidence of children from within, so let's try to know which habits can hurt the tender minds of children.

1. Interrupting on every matter or criticizing repeatedly

How it harms:

Things like "You cannot do this", "You always do wrong" make children believe that they are not capable.

Gradually, the child stops speaking on his own, taking the initiative, or trying something new.

The right way:

Tell the way to correct the mistakes lovingly.

Give positive reinforcement: "Next time you will do better", "You have the ability."

2. Comparing with others
How it harms:
“Look how good Sharmaji’s son is”, “You can never be like him” – such things destroy the child’s self-worth.
The child either feels jealous or considers himself inferior.
The right way:
Recognize and appreciate the child’s own strengths.
Compare his progress with his past performance, not with others.

3. Ignoring or turning a deaf ear to the child
How it harms:
When the child’s feelings, questions, or words are repeatedly ignored, he assumes that his words are not important.
This reduces his confidence and also his ability to communicate.
The right way:
Listen to the child carefully, even if you are busy; give him time later.
Take even small questions seriously.

4. Interfering in every decision or controlling the children
How it harms:
Every time the parents say “don’t do this, don’t do that, don’t talk like this,” it takes away the courage of decision making in the child.
The child gets scared that whatever he does will be wrong.
The right way:
Give the child freedom of choice in small decisions.
Support his decision, teach him even if he is wrong.

5. Showing yourself down or being negative in front of the children
How it harms:
If the parents themselves always say things like “I can’t do anything”, “I have bad luck” – the child also adopts the same thinking.
This affects his thinking and self-image.
The right way:
Show a positive image of yourself in front of the child.
Tell about your struggle but also show how you handled it.

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