Self Esteem Articles.
Child Self Esteem.
Self esteem is one of the most important things a child can have, for with it comes the confidence to go into the word and enjoy it and the strength to know right from wrong.
Child self esteem can also be a very fragile thing and as a parent or any adult that the child looks up to and believes, it is important not to instill upon a child negative feelings and ideas about self.
This can be a fine line, as most children will need some degree of discipline and will need to be shown right from wrong and danger.
How these lessons are learned can have lasting effects upon the child's self esteem for good or bad.
How can Parents And Carer's help to build positive self esteem in children.
There are a few things that we can guard against and try to include in our parenting that will help to maintain and build strong self esteem in our children.
- Watch what you say. Kids are very sensitive to parents' words. Remember to praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for the effort they put into a task. Try to avoid calling your child stupid, idiotic, a fool or any of the other insults that angry parents can sometimes use without thinking.
- Be a positive role model. If you are harsh on yourself, pessimistic, or unrealistic about your abilities and limitations, your child may eventually mirror you. You can shoe much to your child in your actions.
- Nurture your own self-esteem, and your child will have a great role model.
- Identify and redirect your child's inaccurate beliefs. It's important for parents to identify kids' irrational beliefs about themselves, whether they're about perfection, attractiveness, ability, or anything else. Helping kids set more accurate standards and be more realistic in evaluating themselves will help them have a healthy self-concept. Inaccurate perceptions of self can take root and become reality to kids.
- Be spontaneous and affectionate. Your love will go a long way to boost your child's self-esteem. Give hugs and tell kids you're proud of them.
- Create a safe, loving home environment. Kids who don't feel safe or are abused at home will suffer immensely from low self-esteem. A child who is exposed to parents who fight and argue repeatedly may become depressed and withdrawn.
- Help kids become involved in constructive experiences. Activities that encourage cooperation rather than competition are especially helpful in fostering self-esteem. For example, mentoring programs in which an older child helps a younger one learn to read can do wonders for both kids.
Child self esteem will build naturally and with positive encouragement, lost of love and a check of ourselves in those trying circumstances will go a long way to help your child maintain high self esteem throughout their life.
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