When a child has confidence they are more likely to exhibit initiative, thinking and acting independently to meet their own needs. Confidence allows children to engage in the important acts of asking questions, making and carrying out plans, problem solving, using creativity and meeting new people and tasks with optimim. Children with strong confidence engage in the following behaviors most of the time:
Do things for himself
Keep trying when unsuccessful (act persistent)
Ask other children to play
Try or ask to try new things or activities
Start or organize play with other children
Participate actively in make-believe play
Try different ways to solve a problem
Focus his attention or concentrate on a task or activity
Choose to do a task that was challenging
Say positive things about the future (act optimistic)
Make decisions for himself
