7 things that indicate a child’s strong character (and how to teach them)

Tr the missions of a parent there is undoubtedly that of trying to strengthen the character and temperament of their children to give them the basis for a less difficult and rewarding future. How? Experts agree: what can really help little ones become themselves and face life’s toughest challenges is mental strength which is more about paying attention to three factors, the way you think, feel and act. Thinking big, feeling good about yourself and acting boldly helps develop mental muscles.

Of course, it takes practice, a good deal of patience and constant reinforcement to get to a point where the child can do these things naturally. But over time it can be possible to acquire greater mental and character strength by underlining, of course, the importance of making mistakes not to be considered synonymous with failure but, on the contrary, an opportunity to learn.

«I like to think of an education that does not condition, that does not interfere, that is not directive but that opens the doors to all uniqueness. The best way is to support ours and welcome their emotions “, underlines Francesca Valla, teacher, counselor and writer, known as Tata Francesca of TV who just recently launched PupAPPa, the first Family App entirely dedicated to the world of children’s education, working in synergy with the most important educational agencies: family and school (available in all stores, both for iOs and Android).

«Un child who will feel free to manifest himself and be what he is, will have the strength and courage to put his thoughts and dreams into action. Regardless of the behavior of our children, it is important to remember that they are not our projection on the world and that our educational interventions must not be aimed at making them become what we would like to be or are. It is important to respect their way of inhabiting this world. Whoever finds himself in front of a child with a reserved and shy approach can help him to tell to let his emotions flow, without pretending to change who he is. Because a child who feels welcomed is a child who will live in harmony with himself and with others. And this thought must also guide us when we are faced with a child who instead manifests a “certain” type of character with an approach that we often tend to define as “strong”. The best way to make our children strong, in the sense of self-confidence, is to leave them free to manifest themselves and our way of being next to them will make the difference “, specifies the expert.

In any case, there are some things that strong-tempered children do naturally, such as the knowing how to deal with complex situations, being positive, taking responsibility, controlling one’s emotions.

In the gallery, let’s discover them all trying to implement the tips to help our children find greater self-confidence and fortify themselves, if they are not already enough.