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• Posted By : Admin Test
• Posted On : Jan 14, 2022
• Views : 371
• Category : Parenting Tips » Motivation
• Description : When a child achieves something, it is necessary to praise his hard work. Positive reinforcements enhance confidence and increase self-esteem. Conversely, beware of criticism. It can ruin the frail ego of children and play havoc with their minds.

Overview

• Initial enthusiasm in after school activities tends to wane after thefirst excitement is over. This is but natural. The trick is to keep up thehard work even after this. How do you keep your child motivated? This isof particular importance when the child goes in for educational after school programs.
  
  Make the career-academics connection early on:
  
  Let your child understand how important studies are. Let him know that an excellent career is wholly dependent on wholesome learning. To develop his interest in studies, plan family activities that are connected with his studies. Emphasize the real-world connection to academics whenever possible.
  
  Set goals:
  
  Let your child know, through example, that hard work will be rewarded. If your child believes that achievement is a natural by-product of effort, he is more likely to put in hard work. Such children are also less likely to drop out of programs and college at a later stage.
  
  Reward success:
  
  When a child achieves something, it is necessary to praise his hard work.
  
  Positive reinforcements enhance confidence and increase self-esteem.
  
  Conversely, beware of criticism. It can ruin the frail ego of children and play havoc with their minds.