Is it a Weakness When a Child Lacks Self-Motivation?

Today I’m going to provide a somewhat complex answer to a seemingly simple question. Does a child have a weakness when he or she lacks self-motivation? My answer is somewhat complex because this question can not be answered with a simple yes or no response. But this assumes we can agree on the definition of […]

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The Truth About Raising a Self-Motivated Child

Raising a self-motivated child is one of the many parenting goals for all parents. This requires parents to be very intentional in how they discuss choices and decision making. Parents must teach their child to understand how short term pleasure and long term sacrifice impacts their future. In addition, parents must show their child why […]

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Motivating a Child with Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose

Yesterday I made the case for why using carrot and stick tactics to motivate your child is dangerous. Today I am going to try to give you a simple alternative for tapping into your child’s self-motivation. If you have more time on your hands, I suggest going deeper later. You can start by using the […]

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