Criticism

BE CAREFUL OF TOO MUCH CRITICISM.


This is an easy rut to fall into.  Life tends to be tedious and hard.  We easily lose our focus and patience.  Hours can go by without any word of praise but only words of correction and criticism coming out of our mouths.


Stop for a minute.  If you have ever worked for someone that never gave a word of praise you know what I am talking about.  
Now, because of our own hangups, it is not always easy to praise.  BUT  we must.  It is vitally important  It is like miracle grow to the character development of our children.   You cannot praise too much.  


Now I  am talking about authentic praise.  We are not trying to puff someone up or speak something that is not true.  We are talking about children doing their best.  Life, school and friends can all take turns in hammering on your child.  Be his or her cheerleader.  Tell him the words that he needs to hear.  Words that will spur him on to trying harder and doing better.


Your wife or husband will actually respond the same way to authentic praise.


Try it!!  Let's see what happens!