How to Nurture Assertiveness in Children? – Pt. 1

April 05, 2024

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Listen to this podcast to understand how to build assertiveness in yourself and in children. Part 1 of the podcast will help you understand more about the different types of communication styles and why assertiveness is the best of them all. We have also spoken about the benefits of assertiveness and how important it is for a successful and happy life.

Assertiveness is a communication skill. Like any other skill it gets better with practice. Every human at any stage of life needs assertiveness to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Be your child’s guide in this process of nurturance and growth.

Read our full article on assertiveness here.

Read about our books on assertiveness, emotions and gratitude and and get a suitable one for your little one.

Benefits of Assertiveness

qualities to build assertiveness

The first and most important benefit of assertiveness is little or no social anxiety because you are self-aware and expect positive responses. Another one is less chances of being depressed or stressed because by being assertive our needs get fulfilled. This can lift our spirits.

Greater self-esteem is a benefit too – we validate our perspective by expressing them to others and by honoring our own needs. This can make us feel good about ourselves. We can control our own lives rather than let someone else control it, which would be the case if we are passive. Building and maintaining relationships also becomes an easy task for assertive people because they tend to respect each other. They openly express their needs and tend to be elaborate and empathetic.

Meanwhile passive people could get caught up in toxic relationships and get stuck in them due to their submissive nature. They could face and also get impacted by bullying in school, family, workplace, etc. On the other hand, aggressive persons can be really stressful to handle in any relation, whether it be at home or at work.

While some kids are naturally assertive, some are more towards the passive (shy, timid, withdrawn), or aggressive (competitive, coercive, resistant) spectrum. Assertive kids tend to be accommodative, engaging, initiators, collaborative, industrious, integrative, cooperative, and compromising when required. There is always a way to build these qualities in kids as they grow up.

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