Contract Example Teen Troubled

Contract Example Teen Troubled

Contract Example Teen Troubled

Confidence and mastery are inextricably linked in a continuous cycle, each helping the other to grow. Unfortunately, many kids give up when tasks become challenging because they lack the self-esteem necessary to tackle tasks enthusiastically.

Without self-assurance, kids won’t reach their full capability. Their failure to achieve goals will reinforce their low sense of self worth, and a different kind of cycle will occur. How can you keep this from happening to the kids you work with?

Provide Opportunities. Get kids involved in tasks that are slightly above their current level of functioning. Anything less is too easy, anything more may be too frustrating. Helping kids to stretch a bit gives them experience with appropriate challenges. Varying types of tasks helps keep interest levels high.