2006-09-15 15:31:36 · 6 answers · asked by sue h 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Treat them as individual people. Too often, parents try to treat their twins as the same people... of course, you want to be fair in your discipline issues, but they should ultimately be treated as the individual people they are. It is cute to dress twins similarly- when they are both the same sex- but not so cute when they are boy/girl sets. Lots of people make thier twins share things... they have one lunch pail for the two of them... To make sure they develop their separate personalities, give them their own individual items. Good self-esteem comes from a good sense of self and being given the opportunities to express their unique qualities. They are individual people with special and unique qualities first, and twins second.
2006-09-16 13:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a twin, for real. My twin's name is Katie. We're fraternal. I'm a teen, and my mom treated us equally. I'm happy now. I have high self-esteem. Also, if it's a girl, clothes usually make them happy :) Hinthint.
2006-09-15 15:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kimbo ;) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep encouraging them to try things for themselves and solve manageable daily problems. Whether they succeed or fail, reassure them of your unconditional love for them. That way, they build their own confidence.
2006-09-15 16:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mum in training 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple answer....just set a great example. They will learn most from you.
Good luck :)
2006-09-15 15:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by TEMS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them how wonderful,smart,and cute they are.Let them know how good people they will be.Just encourage them all the time and be a good example of living happily and calmy.good luck!please give me the ten points!
2006-09-15 16:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by chocolate tea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give them an opportunity to succeed and praise them when they do.
2006-09-15 15:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋