If you are a father of sons, raising confident boys is your heart’s desire. I have never heard a dad say he wants his son to be shy and afraid of his own shadow. No, we want our boys to be confident and carry themselves with honor and dignity. But how do we do this?
I believe it is through strategic confidence-building moments that will instill resilience, independence, and swagger in our boys. Here are 9 confidence-building moments you can have with your son.
1. Learning a New Skill
“Every project around the house is an opportunity to teach your son a new skill.”
This past summer, my son and I built a treehouse. The boy who started the project was timid about using a power drill but ended the project no longer needing my help. Every project around the house is an opportunity to teach your son a new skill.
2. Setting a Goal and Achieving the Goal
Goal-setting is a vital part of being a productive adult. Teaching our boys to set and achieve goals is an easy confidence builder. Start small, but let them dream big goals for the future.
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