“He is overly sensitive. I’m afraid to say anything to him.” “She misinterprets everything that I say.” When a child is overly sensitive to criticism, he is easily hurt emotionally.
- Build up your child’s tolerance to criticism. Do not overprotect your child, rather introduce them to gradual exposure to feedback of all types.
- Use role playing constructively. You can demonstrate criticism and appropriate ways of responding to that criticism.
- Be a positive role-model. If your children see you gracefully accept criticism and attempt to change your behavior, they will be more likely to follow your example.
- Ask for your child’s opinion on matters. By doing so you give your child the message that you respect what they feel.
- Strengthen your child’s feelings of self-worth. Kids who feel good about themselves are less likely to be affected negatively by criticism.
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