Bragging: Stop a Child from Bragging

When children are little they think they are cute if they brag, but if you do not teach then how to stop bragging they will become a know-it-all when they are older. This makes the child very unpopular among their peers. No one likes to be on the receiving end of these brags. Nobody wants to hear your child tell them that they are too good or better than someone. You must teach your child to gain a sense of pride for doing something rather than having them tell the entire world about it. To teach your child how to stop bragging they will need to learn humility, graciousness, and modesty. This will help them become happier, more popular, and better as a person.

The Solution to Stop Bragging in Children

There are many things you can do to help your child stop their “I am the best” attitude. Follow some of tips below to help your child.

Uncover the Reason

The only way to help your child stop bragging is to find the reason they brag. Once you find the reason you can help your child stop their braggish attitude. Below are a few reasons that your child may be bragging.

• They are “center stage”

• They are jealous

• They have low social status

• They are insecure

• They want a sense of achievement

• They want a sense of being above others

• They are egocentric

• They have feelings of inadequacy

• They are perfectionist

Don’t Be a Praise-Aholic

Do not put your child on “center stage” all of the time. Praising is a good thing, bit don’t overdo it. If you stop praising your child, your child will learn to be more modest. Remember, you can still praise your child, but just don’t praise them every time they blow their nose.

Tell Them How to Brag the Right Way

One thing about bragging that is confusing is you don’t want to straight up tell them to stop. This will make them feel ashamed and they will not tell you their achievements anymore. Make a rule where your child must tell you their achievements in private and not in front of their friends.

Point Out Others Feelings

Children who are in the habit of bragging don’t realize that it gets them no where. Like I said before, no one likes to be bragged at. Show your child the feelings of others. Follow some of the tips below.

• Point out the other person’s reaction.

• Ask your child how they think the other person feels. Tell them it doesn’t make them feel good and that they won’t want to be friends with someone like that.

• Show your child the other side. Ask your child what they think the other person will say or do when they brag.

Teach Them How to Compliment Others

If you teach your child to give compliments to others they will starts to realize that they are not the only ones with great abilities and strengths. First, teach them how to say stuff that will build up others such as “good game”, “nice hit”, or “great job”. Next, teach them how to find strengths in others. Tell your child to compliment people on their certain skills and talents. Finally, tell your child that they have to give at least two compliments per day. This will put them in the habit of complimenting people.