Did you notice that your child really likes to praise himself? Do not worry, this is not the biggest defect that can arise in the process of growing a child, although it is not worth noting without attention. You do not mind that everyone, adults and children, needs it. After all, there is nothing shameful in the aspiration of every person to show himself from the best side. Another thing is when the child's self-praise begins to repeat too often and is often not at all relevant. In this case, most likely, the parents made a mistake in raising a child, so it's worth paying attention to this, finding out the reasons for this narcissism and trying to correct the behavior of the baby.
Baby-braggart - searching for reasons
Many psychologists hold the view that bragging is a kind of self-affirmation, which is a completely normal stage in the development of each child. The first attempts at self-praise can be seen in children from the age of two, and the peak of such narcissism is observed at the age of 6-7 years. In the event that the child's behavior does not go beyond self-affirmation, it is best not to pay attention to it. Some time will pass and the kid will find new ways to achieve the praise of adults and the recognition of others. However, sometimes a child's desire to boast and attract attention to become overly active and even begins to suppress other traits of character.
Most often, the parents themselves are the culprits of this behavior of the child, because all the skills and qualities, both good and bad, children take from their parents. Therefore, most likely, the reason must be sought in family relationships. Braggies usually grow in those parents who want to see their child the best ever and ever. In response, the child tries to match the parental needs and his main goal is to receive praise and achieve superiority over others. In addition, the fear of being worse than the rest and thereby disappointing your parents becomes dominant. Therefore, through bragging, the child also tries to compensate for his excessive anxiety and self-doubt.
It is worth noting that a small braggart can grow not only in a family in which he is too fond of. Children deprived of parental attention, no less often use self-praise as a way to attract attention.
A little braggart: how to wean from self-praise?
First of all, stop evaluating and comparing your baby with other children. Focus his attention only on his own achievements. Up to five years, psychologists generally recommend avoiding a game where competition arises between children, and the main goal is victory. The child should enjoy the game, and not try to get ahead of someone. Better pay attention to the creative and mental development of the child.
In addition, try to instill in your child the right attitude towards success, focusing it not on achieving a concrete