If you are a parent, most likely a big portion of your happiness comes from the happiness of your children and grand children. The happiest children are those who value who they are. I believe that more than any other force, unconditional love from you builds a strong sense of self-worth and self-confidence in your children.
When your babies are born, through the age of seven, they have a weak self-concept, meaning, they look in the mirror of your eyes to appraise their own worth. Little children look into the mirror your eyes to see if you are happy to see them, if you value their presence, if you are present in the moment while interacting with them. Parents who devote quality time to focus on the child’s inner-life, ideas, fantasies, and emotions are clear mirrors that reflect a strong sense of self and self-worth to their children.
Unconditional love for your child is the message that, I love you without question for who you are, not for what you do or achieve. I adore your core, eternally because you are my child, you do not have to earn my love.
They are all so beautiful, our little ones.
~ Kambiz Naficy
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