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Think Like the Rich

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Teaching children to "Think Like the Rich" will give them great skills as they become adults. The most important message is that your child will be able to get anything in life they want as long as they work hard enough for it. Successful business people use this technique every day, and you should to!

By creating a system of rewards for your child, you will see their self-confidence soar as they earn them.

Be careful with the type of rewards you offer. I hear parents who end up bribing their child to behave, or complete any daily task. The use of food, money, or new toys is not a good system. These bribes end up hurting the child in so many ways, the biggest way being that it teaches them to be selfish and that there HAS to be
something in it for them if they are going to even try.

So what is the best reward in the world?

Your Attention and Praise

A simple High Five, Smile, Hug and a "Way To Go! I’m Proud of You" works wonders on a child’s self-esteem.

Add this skill to your parenting arsenal and you will be well on your way to creating a healthy, happy and well prepared child for the world.

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Posted in Parenting Tips by Denny Strecker 5 Comments

5 Responses to "Think Like the Rich"

  • Conni says:
    January 23, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    We have used a point system to earn doing something together.
    Something as simple as playing a game of cards or a board game or even going to the movies. Depending on what my son’s interest is at that time and the time of year. In the summer could be taking the dog for a walk together or going to the beach. Anything that involves time spent together is what counts.

  • Jen says:
    January 23, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Many times my son has actually reminded me to praise him when he has done something, but other times, I offer to take him to movies, the park, or whatever it is he’s been asking about. I do tell him though that it might be something he needs to do, and it will make him and myself feel better as well as he will be a big responsible boy once he does it and others will be proud of him also. Explaining the pride others will show and showing my pride in him has helped tremendously. He loves to show others what he can do and feel that in himself.

  • Jackie says:
    January 23, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    I very much endorse the power of focusing attention on the behaviors I appreciate -vs- those I would like to eliminate and have found it feels better for all parties. It eliminates scolding and nagging to change behaviors, my child takes pride in his positive achievements and he wants to come back for more! I wish this were a more familiar approach in the classrooms of our schools! Educators who employ this have inspired my child and brought out his best effort and excitement for learning!

  • Alicia says:
    January 25, 2009 at 11:00 am

    As I am now learning, encouraging your children is the best reward they can receive. It gives them the support they need to know that we as their parents are proud of them and are there for them no matter what. It shows them that we believe in them and this will give them the courage to believe in themselves In turn, as a parent, I love to give my children things, whether it’s spending time with them, buying them things they like, etc, but I make a point not to specifically tell them why I am doing this for them. That way, they are not attaching these “rewards” to a specific behavior. I also think it’s important for them to learn the value of earning things. So I have implemented a saving and spending jar for my son so that he can realize the importance of putting effort towards earning what he wants so that he values it more in the long run, rather than always being handed what he wants when he wants it.

  • Melanie says:
    January 26, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Actually, just recently I stumbled upon a perfect reward…success! I was pulling my hair out trying to get Justin to read more. He really enjoys the American Chiller books and his dad would read them to him at bedtime. Jeff got busy on a home project and was not able to read to Justin for quite awhile so Justin finally decided to read on his own. He was so excited to finish a chapter on his own that he quickly moved to the next and read that one until before he knew it he had read the entire book by himself. Of course everytime he did finish a chapter I was sure to praise him and encourage him to keep going. No matter what reward you give your child it needs to be obtainable, there is no better incentive than the ability to achieve.

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