Make your child rejection proof

Here's how you can make your kid 'rejection proof':

• Let "no" be the starting point
  Don't teach them "no" as the end of conversation, rather let it be starting point of a negotiation.

• Help them build their own “Courage Muscle”
  Courage is a skill that takes practice, which is something that we should realize. Parents can help their kids exercise their “courage muscle” by having them ask for what they want.

• Teach Them to Ask to Give
  Becoming rejection-proof isn’t just about asking for things for ourselves, but also asking to give to others. Help kids learn how to jump in and help:“Can I help you carry your bags?” “Can I buy you a cup of coffee?” If they say no, that’s okay.

As parents, we can teach our kids that a “no” is not the end.