I’m not certain when the idea that our performance equates our worth was formulated. However, I do know that many kids and teens feel the pressure to excel in order to feel they are valuable therefore cursing our kids to a life of performance-based worth. This performance curse can lead to terrible stress in children.
Here are some ways to help your child avoid the performance curse.
A Teen Therapist and Licensed Minister working with families on TV, Radio, Web-Based Media, Blogs, and Print. She is a TEDx speaker, former contributor to iMom.com, host of TBN's Tween show iShine K'Nect, and Hosts the podcast Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles & Understanding Teens. Paige is the Women’s Discipleship Lead at Pine Hills Church and an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan’s Graduate Counseling program. Paige is married to Ryan and has two daughters, two sons, and a therapy dog named Bauer! Check out her podcast on all podcast platforms and YouTube!