How to help your quiet child be more assertive – an essential life skill

A child needs to be assertive and have the ability to say no when they need to – here’s how to teach them Role-playing scenarios can help children learn to stand up for themselves. Photo: Getty It is the ultimate goal of parenting to raise a happy and confident child – a child who knows their own worth, who can enjoy meaningful friendships with those who appreciate them and who can stand up for themselves. To achieve this, a child needs to be assertive and have the ability to say no when they need to.

Not always an easy thing to do, as many adults can appreciate..