Personal Power

What is personal power and how can it affect my family?  

Personal power is what we use to influence our lives.  It can also positively or negatively affect our self-image.  Families should encourage one another to develop a positive self-image that will be a reflection of those choices we make using our personal power.  If we use our personal power in a negative way, it will affect our lives in a negative way.  So, it is clear that developing a habit of using our personal power in a good way, will bring about positive life results.

Allow your children to express themselves.  It is okay for them to say "no".  Give them the freedom to say that they do not like something or do not want to do something.  This may not necessarily mean that they get their way, but they should be permitted to express their personal power.  Hampering children's power, will cause anger and rebellion. Allowing self-expression will encourage children to make good choices using their personal power and develop a positive self-image.