Mirana is the youngest child in the group of actors preparing for the upcoming play. What might her parents do to make sure Mirana develops a healthy self-image as she participates in her first theater experience?
What will be an ideal response?
Young children tend to overestimate their capabilities, so Mirana is most likely to say she did great after each rehearsal of the play. With young children it is important to provide positive feedback and foster healthy self-esteem. Young children's self-image is largely based on their perceptions of their parents' judgments of them. Mirana's parents should be unconditional in their love and support of her and avoid making comparisons. They should pay attention when she talks about the play and show that they are interested. They should reward her progress from rehearsal to rehearsal rather than waiting until the actual performance to reward her efforts. If she makes mistakes, they should tell her that mistakes provide valuable lessons. They can encourage her in further progress rather than brooding over mistakes. They might point out to her that performing in a play for the first time can be a bit scary and she should be commended for taking a risk. Finally, it would be good to mention to Mirana that all children (and actors) have strengths and weaknesses and we can expect mistakes in performance situations.
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