Raising Assertive Kids
21.05.12
Assertiveness isn’t necessarily innate. While it might come naturally to some people, it’s largely a skill — and an important one at that for both adults and kids. According to Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, author of Cool, Calm and Confident: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills , assertiveness is the “healthiest style of communication. Assertiveness involves recognizing and standing up for our own rights, while at the same time recognizing and respecting the rights of others.”
Knowing how to defend yourself and respect others is especially relevant when it comes to bullying. As Schab said, “Kids who are genuinely confident and sure of themselves don’t need to bully, and, those who are bullied can take better care of themselves.”
Assertiveness works in all situations, giving kids guidelines for navigating everything from the playground to the slumber party, she said. It helps kids have healthy relationships and a solid self-esteem.
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Source: PsychCentral.com