by Gabby Bugwadia

Created on: April 22, 2010

It is hard for parents to see their child undergoing stress and emotional upheaval. At this particular moment in time, it matters not what caused it; you know instinctively that it’s there; yes, your child is suffering from a setback. So, as a concerned parent what can you do to help your child bounce back?

Perhaps, some well-meaning parents deem it wise, to not interfere at this delicate juncture. No doubt, to a certain extent, it would be wise for parents to allow their child to face the consequences and act responsively. However, any issue or situation that causes in your child anguish, bitterness or any other related negative emotion, is best not overlooked. This is the time for you to step in and be ready to help your child regain confidence and bounce back from the setback.

In your child's life, there will be umpteen times when he or she will be going through a period of turmoil and confusion after a setback. In such a scenario, as a parent it is your responsibility to help your child; it is you who can be the driving force to steer your child right out of the depths of despair and bounce back by not allowing him/her to instead of wallow up in self-pity. By your timely intervention and involvement, you can initiate a sense of balance in your child and help him/her significantly.

Here are SIX strategies you can follow to help your child to bounce back from setbacks:

1. Assure Promote hopefulness

To begin with, it would be in your child’s best interest to let your child know that all is not lost; that you are there ready and willing to help whatever the situation he/she may have landed in. At this juncture, your assurance, faith and resolve in helping him/her solve the problem, would mean a lot to your child. Assure you child that you wish to tackle the problem in hand jointly with him/her.

2. Promote hopefulness

As a parent, you need to take time to inspire hopeful thinking in your child and look at the bright side of the situation. Help your child to believe in himself/herself by focusing on all the good things that happened in his/her past life. Optimism pays, pessimism does not. Setting a positive tone could promote an impetus-to significantly learn from the mistakes made; by attempting to figure out the mistake made, a focused mental state could be created.

3. Help to recover

Help your child to recover and change his/her mindset; to view failure or any other setback, as an opportunity instead of a personal affront. Together,

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