Influence Your Child With Praise

An excerpt from "The Positive Power of Praising People" by Jerry D. Twentier.
'While each of us requires praise, children need it most. A two- or three-week-old infant will focus on her mother's face for that approving,k glowing expression. "A positive, smiling acceptance, the look that says 'I am lucky to have you' mirrors an infant's sense of self," states Dr. Bernice Berk, a New York psychologist, (Redbook, June 1984).
From birth to six years comprises the fastest term of growth in human development. At no other time will you exert greater influence on your child. Almost all of her later experiences will hinge on what happens now.
"Hey, watch me, Mummy! Daddy! Look at me!"
Manny times a day, busy parents hear this cry and stop to notice: "Aren't you a good soldier! ...a good baker! ... a good builder!"
The "watch me's" escalate as the child discovers new challenges, activities, and abilities.
The excited child with his "look-at-me" request conveys what each of us expresses - only he's too innocent to mask it! He openly asks someone to share the joy of his accomplishment!........ We can give our children too much of everything, except ourselves. .... For gifting him with the best quality advantage, there's no present like your time!'

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