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Help with a synonym



helenarechena
Portugal

Help with a synonym
 
Hi fellow teachers!!
 
Which noun in the following text, could be considered as a synonym for SELF-CONFIDENCE:
 

"Today teens often don�t feel needed or vital to the welfare of the family. Parents do well to include responsibilities and chores in the daily lives of their children. Teens need money, perhaps in the form of an allowance. However, chores should be considered a necessary part of working together as a family. This helps knit family as a team.

    Other ways of developing needed structure are to have meals together and create some family rituals. Too many moms and dads become absentee parents while fantasizing that the outward poise of their teens means they want to be left alone. Teens need and want their parents� love and guidance. Be there for them and don�t be afraid to sometimes say no. "           
 
� I think it must be "structure" but I �m not so sure...Confused  
Let me know what you think, please.
Have a nice weekend       
                                                                       

17 Sep 2010      





ELOJOLIE274
France

no, it �s POISE. look here:  http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/poise

17 Sep 2010     



helenarechena
Portugal

Thanks Elo, you �ve been very helpful. Smile

17 Sep 2010     



ELOJOLIE274
France

you �re welcome dear!
have a nice week-end!

17 Sep 2010     



edrodmedina
United States

Poise gets my vote. Ed

17 Sep 2010     



zoemorosini
United States

Definitely POISE.  It �s how one carries her/himself outwardly, as in her/his posture and physical manifestation of confidence.

17 Sep 2010