Non-physical compliments you can give your child

Dec 26, 2020 Varsha Balakrishnan

Who doesn't like praise?

Compliments can make your dayThis extends to kids too. iStock

It makes kids more confident

Regular praise and compliments can nurture your child's confidence. Canva

How do children benefit from this?

It can also make them happy, show them how to talk and behave positively, and have good self-esteem. iStock

Compliments aren't always about the looks

Non-physical compliments can also hone your child's personaWe tell you about a few such complimentary phrases to tell your children: Canva

“Your sense of humour livens up the room”

Who doesn't like a funny child? A good sense of humour can brighten up the family and make kids healthier, and better coping of challenges. iStock

"Your confidence is super inspiring"

Praising a child's self-esteem and confidence can make them independent, think outside the box and trust their own judgment.It also shows that as a parent, you believe in them. Canva

“You are so kind and thoughtful”

Remember to praise children in a way that helps them value kindness and fairness as an essential value, and encourage good behaviour. iStock

"I'm so proud of the person you've become."

Such praises and kind phrases are encouraging for growing children.It imbibes confidence in them that they are doing good, and are on the right path. Canva

"You worked really hard on that!"

When you focus on effort and work, children are likely to be open to challenges and value hard work and determination in the future. Canva