The way parents speak with their kids can either give them confidence and encourage them to do better or decrease their self-respect and affect their performance in life. 

So, what should be done to avoid the conclusion? As explained in the book, “Raising an entrepreneur,” the writer spoke with seventy parents who raised efficacious adults and how they supported their kids’ dreams and objectives 

Surprisingly, even though it was a diverse group of people belonging to different races, religions, education, and socioeconomic background – they passed on the same message to their kids daily.  

While some of them were only love, some provided positive wisdom to their children.  

1. “Everything cannot be done by me”

This group of parents was very much different from the ‘helicopter’ also known as overprotective parents. Rather, they set visible expectations for their kids and trusted them in their actions. This in turn allowed the kids to take responsibility.  

The parents were open to the occurrences comprising natural situations. For example, if their kid did not want to study and did not perform well in a quiz competition, they used the same as an occasion for both learning and reflection.0 

When Robert Stephens recalled his childhood memory, he narrated one incident in which he removed all the doorknobs in the house. His parents were not angry instead they just simply told him to put it all back.  

Later, Robert became famous among his family members as the “fix it” guy. At the age of 24, he started working for a repair company, Geek Squad, and sold the company for three million dollars at a later date.  

2. Being kind is important

Most businesspersons imbibed the importance of kindness while they were young. Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS, donated approximately 95 million pairs of shoes. His organization introduced a business model comprising “one for one.” In this model, one product item is given for every product that is bought.   

Blake’s mother recalled stating that compassion and kindness should be important elements when bringing up kids. His family would always distribute clothes, food, and toys during Christmas to poor families.   

This was one of their family policies when it came to helping those who were less fortunate. The kids grew up seeing this practice throughout their lives.  

3. Do not give up easily, wait for some time, it may turn out to be good, later

The future businesspersons, in the past, learned how to accept losses and did not over-grieve their mistakes and failures. Trying out and twisting a new tactic is also important.  

Jonathan Neman tried to set up different businesses during his college life. However, none of them did well. But he learned from his mistake. He did understand what worked well for him and what did not. After graduating, together with his friends, he founded Sweetgreen. Presently, it has about 900 branches all over the country.  

Even though his (Neman’s) father felt that something was not a superb idea, he continued to lend his support to him. In the words of Neman, his entrepreneurship journey is only about patience. Something that he learned in his childhood itself. A person should continue to keep trying harder unless they finally succeed.  

4. Parents should be the safe place to talk:

Every family has different times to discuss the events that took place in their lives. They do it every day such as while returning from school, on weekends, or at the dinner table. The kids perceive it to be a safe place to talk. Web D. A. Wallach studied in his junior high school; he was concerned about the lack of diversity in his school. When he became vocal about it, his headmaster restricted him to tell anyone about it.   

However, he discussed the situation with his mom in detail the same day. His mother advised him that he could pursue it if he wishes to. His mother never interfered because she knew she can handle the situation easily. Presently, Wallach continues to consider issues if he thinks them to be important. He is a healthcare partner in a biotech company known as Time BioVentures. 

5. “I love you”

Every child grows up knowing and understanding how much their family loved them, believed in them, and supported them. Alexis, the founder of As I am That Girl, recalled that her mother laid down expectations that “we are a family and we love each other without any conditions. “This made Alexis a confident girl and it made her feel nothing was impossible  

More than 70 parents, whose children are now entrepreneurs instilled the same message to their children, “We love you,” “we support you” and we believe in you.” 

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