Tips for raising a confident daughter

What is it that makes someone confident? Is it how they look, what they do or could it be what they say?

Although people have different definitions of confidence, it’s usually easy to differentiate between true confidence and a false sense of self-esteem.

Not everyone was privileged to have confidence nurtured early and those are some of the gaps that parents are now learning to fill especially when it comes to daughters.

The world can be very harsh and women often fall victim of their own self esteem challenges. This causes people to act out in toxic ways and some aren’t able to recover and start over.

This, however, is a chance for guardians to make sure they raise daughters who understand and genuinely appreciate themselves for who they are. Here’s how to instill natural confidence the right way.

i.Tell her she is beautiful

Hearing those words is very important for a girl as she grows up. When they absorb the positive validation from the people who genuinely love them, they start to value themselves and are less concerned about obsessively seeking validation from others.

Regardless of what the beauty standards of the world are, they need to know that they are loved and that they are beautiful either way.

ii.Teach her the importance of a healthy lifestyle

Some parents force their kids to exercise and diet constantly. Although healthy living is important, there is no need to pressure your daughters to starve themselves. This can contribute to eating disorders like anorexia because they’re scared to add any extra weight or obesity when they compensate for all the junk food they weren’t allowed to touch.

A parent who truly cares about their daughter’s future will help them learn some of these important values in a caring rather than forceful way.

iii.Encourage open communication

If your daughter is afraid to talk to you, they’ll never have the courage to address some of the serious issues going on in their lives. They will bottle up every emotion and possibly let them out in unhealthy ways without you noticing.

But when they feel heard, they will have an easier time communicating how they feel when dealing with others or even doing something as simple as answering questions in class.

Develop a confident personality in them by doubling as a parent and a friend to them.

iv.Talk about dating and sex

Avoiding the dating and sex talk with them could damage their lives in irreversible ways. The type of people they choose to date is a vital part of their esteem.

If they end up with a bum who won’t treat them right, the confidence you’ve worked so hard to build in her will be broken down. But if they have their self-value intact, they will be more careful about who they let into their life.

v.Build your self confidence

Have an honest discussion with her about your own esteem and work on being more confident in yourself. You don’t have to be the prefect parent but you should put in effort in being a role model.

This will make you more relatable and maybe she could even help you get back on track when you’re feeling down.

Unlike adults, children learn from actions. Confidence has to begin with you first for it to trickle down to her.