Sometimes, the people around you can see your potential before you can see it yourself. As teenagers, we are still trying to figure out who we are, what we’re good at, and what we want to do with our lives. During that process, having someone believe in you can make a bigger difference than they may ever realize.
Browsing: encourage them
Too often, young people are judged before they are understood. Instead of listening, we lecture. Instead of encouraging, we criticize. While correction is necessary, there is a difference between correcting someone with love and constantly tearing them down. Words have power. A few harsh comments can stay in a young person’s mind for years, while a few encouraging words can give them the confidence to chase their dreams.