Comments on: Kids’ Confidence

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:22:23 +0000

Thanks for your input. I appreciate the feedback.

-AV

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:29:08 +0000

I love it: “…it requires effort to set up activities and exercises to help our child to strengthen a skill set.” That’s right, what good is a pep talk if parents don’t spend the time helping their child develop a set of skills? Well stated!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:02:03 +0000

I wouldn’t disagree with that. The pep talk may be useful as a compliment, once the real effort has been established.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:54:01 +0000

I agree, practise and preparation are what’s important and what children need help with. I guess the pep talk should be “Have you practised? Yes Are you prepared? Yes Then you’re going to be amazing.”

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:26:40 +0000

No, it’s a pretty weak approach when you think about it. Daily routine, habit, what happens in the hours after dinner and before bedtime–that’s where skills are developed.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:10:55 +0000

Good point, boosting confidence is no substitute for putting in the time. The big “pep talk” doesn’t cut it.

Dan from Pittsburgh

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:56:29 +0000

I agree. Hard work and discipline are what make the difference. Of course, as parents if we can make the activities fun, all the better.

By: rosebelle

rosebelle — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:26:43 +0000

With anything that we wish to improve on or accomplish, effort and action are important. It takes hard work and discipline. In any subjects that my kids aren’t doing well, I look at various methods to improve their skill sets such as tutoring or reviewing their homework. Your blog is great because it offers great ideas for me try with my kids.