Praise for a Child

Ephesians 6:4

            Besides plain teaching, rearing a child requires a good balance of praise and discipline.  Too often we focus on the discipline and correction aspect and neglect the praise.  The following was taken from a bookmarker which Potter Children’s Home distributed some years ago titled: 100 Ways to Praise a Child.  

Far Out - Great - Outstanding Performance - Marvelous

I Can’t Get Over It - Wonderful - Amazing Effort - Phenomenal

Unbelievable Work - You Should Feel Good - You’ve Got It

Superb - You’re Special - Cool - Excellent - Way To Go

Your Project Is First Rate - You’ve Outdone Yourself - Terrific

Thumbs Up - What a Great Listener - Your Help Counts

You Came Through - You Tried Hard - Fabulous - Bravo

You Made It Happen - You’re a Real Trooper - You’re Unique

Exceptional - Fantastic Work - Breathtaking - Awesome

Keep Up the Good Work - You’re a Great Example - Out of Sight

I Knew You Had It In You - What an Imagination - Stupendous

You’re Sensational - Very Good - You Made the Difference

Good For You - A+ Work - Take a Bow - Super Job

How Thoughtful of You - Nice Going - Class Act - Well Done

You’re Inspiring - How Artistic - You Go the Extra Mile

Hooray for You - You’re a Joy - You’re Amazing - Great Answer

What a Great Idea - Extra Special Work - You’re Tops - Clever

Remarkable - You’ve Got What It Takes - You’re Neat

Spectacular Work - You’re #1 - You’re a Winner - Beautiful

You’re So Kind - Wow - Magnificent - You’re Sharp - Brilliant

Great Discovery - You’re Very Responsible - Thanks for Helping

Thanks for Caring - You’re Very Talented - How Original

You Figured It Out - Right On - You Make Me Smile

            Actually, these could be used to praise and encourage anybody who is deserving regardless of age.  Let’s do more praising and thanking of our children.  Adults, too!

                                                            ><>  Jeff