This blog http://healthyconfidentyou.com/2012/06/25/just-say-thank-you/ is in regards to the importance of accepting a compliment and how one may even defer one in modesty or shear unawareness of how to accept a compliment. This blog also brings attention to the impact it may have on a child that is exposed to one not being able to accept a compliment.
After reading this blog I began rethinking of how I too, may or may not, accept compliments that are given to me. Although, I don't have children of my I own, I do however have a niece that is very special to me. I want to be a good role model and influence her in the most positive way and not relay any of my bad habits onto her. I want to make a future working with young children and I want to be a positive influence on them. I quite often forget of how the smallest things we say or do and how we react to situations may have the largest impact on a child's future. Many individuals, including myself, forget that there may be young eyes watching and learning from our every move, comment and decision.
One should accept all compliments and never feel they need to or should have to downplay a compliment in terror of being judged as conceited. By accepting a compliment does not indicate one is arrogant, when in actual fact it is setting a good example for children and others to follow.
This is a very good blog to post if you have someone that looks up to you. For example: Children and/or nieces and nephews. The writer gave off a very positive tone and suggests that you should never downplay a compliment. Very good suggestions!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good blog. I also have a young niece that I want to be a good role model for. I consistently watch my words and actions around her. Being able to accept a compliment is important and I want her to realize that.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great reminder to keep shining for the little ones that look up to us. I also think that it is really important for us to be good role models, especially for our nieces and nephews. This is a great way to do that. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog. People who are older forget what it is like to be a child and to receive compliments. I think it is crucial to give compliments (making sure they are actually truthful) to people regardless of age. I teach swimming lessons and you can tell even a "good job" means a lot to the kids.
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