How to Raise a Confident Child

By Martha Edens, eHow Member Rating

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Some children seem to be born confident while others need a bit of encouragement to become confident. Parents and caregivers can do wonders to boost a child's self confidence.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Encourage self sufficiency. Children who have the ability to be self sufficient at age appropriate tasks tend to be more confident than those children who are not allowed to do anything on their own.
Step 2

Give genuine praise.
Step 3

Let your child fail.
Step 4

Encourage your child to try new things.
Step 5

Allow opportunity for growth.