When Bernice’s daughter comes home from school, she is sad and says, “I’m so ugly. I hate the way I look.” Bernice tells her daughter that she is beautiful inside and out and that she is loved. She encourages her to embrace all kinds of beauty and to be kind to herself. What aspect of positive parenting is Bernice practicing?

Bernice reassures her daughter that she is loved and encourages her to accept herself and recognize different kinds of beauty. These actions help her daughter develop a positive, healthy view of herself. So Bernice is promoting healthy self-esteem, not setting rules or using punishments or consequences.

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