BOOSTING SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN: WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP
Most times, it is easy to notice when children seem to feel good about who they are and when they do not feel good about themselves. This is often referred to as "self-esteem".
Children who have a healthy self-esteem tend to feel more valued and accepted than those who do not. Children who have great self-esteem feel confident that they can do what is expected of them and, they feel proud of a job well done. When children feel good about themselves, it set them up for success in everything from school to friendships. Positive feelings like self-acceptance or self-confidence help children do their best.
On the contrary, children with low self-esteem might feel unsure of themselves. They feel self-critical and are hard on themselves. They feel insecure or not as good as other kids. They feel more connected to the times they failed rather than the times they succeeded. They lack confidence and doubt their ability to do well at things.
Contrary to what some might think, self-esteem does not come by telling kids they are wonderful, special and great (even though they are). Giving every child a trophy does not help a child's self-esteem. Self-esteem develops over time and if it's low, it can be raised.
How Parents Can Nurture Self-esteem:
Parents play a pivotal role in nurturing the self-esteem of their children. Here is what parents can do:
a. Help your child learn to do things.
b. When teaching kids how to do things, show and help them first.
c. Praise your child but do it wisely; avoid over praising.
d. Praise efforts rather than fixed qualities.
e. Be a good role model.
f. Ban harsh criticism; and
**g. Focus on his/her strengths rather than weaknesses.
Finally, being a parent is a continual process of boosting your child's self-esteem. Allowing youngsters to accomplish things for themselves aids in the development of necessary abilities. Children learn to respect themselves when their parents respect them. When parents offer affection to their children, they learn how to express their sentiments to others.
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