My first son was so elated about getting a prize for winning the second position in a spelling bee competition in his class. I went to pick him and his brother at school and he was screaming his victory at the top of his voice to me. I was proud to be his dad at that moment.
On our way back, the following conversation ensued
Me: So who won the first position?
Son: David
Me: How many words did you spell wrongly?
Son: One
Me: So what word did you spell wrongly?
Son: Correspondence
Me: Spell it and let me help you with spelling it right
Son: C-u
Me: (cuts in) C-O
Son: No Dad, that's not how to spell it
(me in my head thinking if you were so sure, how come you missed it)
Me: (cuts in) C-O-R-R-E-S-P-O-N-D-E-N-C-E
Son: Thank you Dad.
Me: You are welcome.
Children love to be celebrated when they achieve a feat, no matter how small it may seem, a Father has a duty to build their self-confidence by joining them in celebrating their wins. As they grow, they become excellence-oriented as a result of the mindset of striving to be exceptional at whatever they do.
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