Daughter: Mom, the girl said that something was wrong with me…

Mom: What do you think?

Daughter: I don’t know… It’s unpleasant for me.

Mom: So you need to choose what you believe in – in force or truth.

Daughter: Did you turn on the coach?

Mom: Yeah. This situation is a clear example when power attacks truth.

Daughter: How is that?

Mom: If strength is important to you, then when you are offended, you will feel a loss of strength. Losing strength, you will become insecure and suffer. What exactly did the girl tell you?

Daughter: She said. that I was more interesting before…

Mom: Do you feel like your strength has been taken away from you? Feeling insecure?

Daughter: Yes, very much.

Mother: But if truth is important to you, not power, then you will focus on facts and trust yourself. You will not be hurt by insults, since you will rely on the truth – on what you know about yourself. And if a girl tells you:

«You used to be much more interesting, what happened to you?“, then you will remain calm, knowing that you are okay. Perhaps then you will answer like this:

«Why do you want me to feel insecure? Maybe you increase your confidence by making others insecure.? I can tell you a smarter way to improve your self-esteem. For example, helping those who are unsure of themselves».

So truth wins the battle with power.

Daughter: Thank you, mommy. How lucky I am that you are a coach! 😉

By explaining the concepts of strength and truth to her daughter, mom helps her understand how negative comments can undermine our self-esteem. She teaches the girl to distinguish between true values ​​and not to succumb to provocations, offering a constructive way to respond.