The document discusses 7 ways for parents to build confidence in their children. These include listening when children talk about their day, treating crises with care rather than trivializing problems, criticizing acts and not the child, asking questions instead of scolding, praising often and never ridiculing, focusing on strengths over weaknesses, and giving children responsibilities to build independence and confidence over time. The overall goal is for parents to foster maximum confidence in children to help them succeed in a competitive world.