I love giving children positive feedback of themselves
@HeresTheScoop (748)
United States
October 12, 2012 5:27pm CST
It really makes my heart melt when I meet kids that feel good about who they are. And I love helping them feel good about who they are.
I love it when...
... a child who had respect for others and also knows they are a person who is to be respected.
... kids realize that even though they aren't good in a subject at school, or a sport, or singing, or whatever, they still know that they matter.
... parents tell their kids that they love them no matter what, and show it when the time comes.
... kids express their opinions and also know that not everyone will share the same one, but that's ok.
... I can explain to my granddaughter that even though we feel bad when we fail at something, it's ok because failure helps us learn.
... a child who is, for example, not doing well at basketball in gym class, but is cheering on those who are doing well.
... I can encourage children to try something and let them know that it's ok if it works or doesn't work.
... a child has to leave a message on the phone and they say 'thank you' at the end of their message.
What makes your heart melt about kids?
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@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
13 Oct 12
I definitely agree with you...we have to do it in order to uplift the child's spirit. In that way, they will continue to do good and be inspired because they are being praised.
But also, we should have to correct them if they have done something wrong. In that way, they will know that it is not right and they deserves to be corrected.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
aabuda - I agree with you, sometimes they need to be corrected. And us adults should correct them in a respectful way just as we would expect to be corrected. I'm not sure exactly what you mean "done something wrong", like hit someone, lied, steal? or like folding the towels and wash cloths wrong, putting the fork on the wrong side of the table? Or maybe being corrected for doing anything wrong, so they grow up to be good, decent human beings?
@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
mariaperalta - Definitely! I think we tell kids what they are doing wrong a lot more than we realize. We have good intentions, but sometimes have to make ourselves aware of when they do things right and let them know.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
14 Oct 12
You have a wonderful attitude Scoop! Are you a teacher? If not..you should be. I think there are far too many people that deal with children that forget they are learning how to be adults and they need us to help them understand. They need just one or two people in the world that are always on their side no matter what.
Those sweet little innocent eyes is what makes me melt..lol.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
We think the same on this! I'm not a teacher, but I was a childcare provider for 12 yrs and am trying to get back into that since I'm a 'stay at home Nana' now. My mom was just telling me the other day that parents would tell her that their kids always wanted me to babysit because I played with them and other babysitters didn't. That surprised me because I thought what else would you do when you babysit kids? - I'm not tooting my own horn, it was nice of mom to tell me that.
Speaking of 'sweet little innocent eyes'. My granddaughter was giving me puppy dog eyes the other day because she wanted some candy in the evening (our rule - no candy after 6pm). I told her that her puppy dog eyes weren't gonna work this time, and she said "They didn't work on uncle Matt either. I think they need to be recharged".
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
13 Oct 12
A simple hug and a kiss, that really gives me a joyful moment. I got a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old, and both gives me inspiration day in and day out. It's really fun watching them watch, especially when the 5-year-old plays with his younger brother, mostly running after each other, laughing out loud and sharing food.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
I know what you mean! I loved watching our 2 boys play together when they were young. They are 2 years apart and we thought our youngest had a speech problem, but then we figured out that he didn't have to say much because his big brother always talked for him!
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
13 Oct 12
You are doing the best thing possible and i am really proud of you and keep it up for sure,you certainly rock
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
That's very nice of you to say. I love kids and love when adults do what they can to help them feel confident about themselves.
And I like your picture, by the way!! I love Johnny Depp!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Oct 12
Kids need that positive feedback, it helps them learn and grow. Have a great weekend there. see you here soon.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
Yes, they do, and it does help them learn and grow. I used to correct my sons a lot because I was just trying to help them. I don't do that as much with my granddaughter because some of it just doesn't matter in the 'bigger picture'.
@flydog99 (25)
• China
13 Oct 12
The incredible imaginary of kids always make my heart melt and touch me deeply.There are no numerous stereotyped things that constraint we adults in their minds.So,the kids are able to come up with plenty of valuable thoughts,and i appreciate some of it.Sometimes i learn form them,then i make every effort to transform my mind state to find more about life.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
Isn't that the truth!! We adults need to take let the 'kid' in us come out once in awhile!
@SarahAlyx (181)
• United States
13 Oct 12
I love watching kids learn new things. Love to see the spark in their eyes and know that their little brains are just buzzing at 100%. I love it when a child comes to ask me a question and I can explain it and help them understand something they did not understand before. To sum it up, I love watching them learn. I love when they come in to tell me new things as if they are the expert on it. I absoutely love it, and WISH I would have continued my education and dream of being a preschool teacher. I was almost there but decided to quit. I regret that but I love watching children learn.
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@HeresTheScoop (748)
• United States
20 Oct 12
Wow! As I was reading this I thought "She must be a teacher"! It's never too late to go back to school. Some people think it's not worth going back because of their age and they know it's going to take longer because they can only go part time. I look at it this way - say it will take you 6 yrs to get a 4 year degree - you're going to be 6 yrs older whether you go to school or not.
I love to watch kids learn also!
