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Building Your Child's Self-Esteem |
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Self-esteem is a term used to describe how people feel about themselves. When someone feels good about himself, it is said that he has a high self-esteem. All people can benefit from having high self-esteem. Kids who have good self-esteem are less likely to become involved in risky behaviours like drug use, and are generally happier.
HOW CAN YOU HELP BUILD YOUR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM? HERE ARE SOME TIPS: - Give your child lots of praise, love, and affection. This helps children feel worthy.
- Teach children to learn to do things themselves. This helps them feel competent.
- Teach them to feel proud about your family history, or your culture. These things help children feel connected to the past, and to the future.
- Give them choices. This helps them feel empowered.
- Help them set realistic goals. This helps them feel successful.
- Pay attention to your child. Listen to what he has to say each day. Find the special qualities that make your child unique, and compliment him. By building your child's self-esteem, you are helping him learn the skills to stand up for himself throughout life. To learn more about self-esteem, visit the parenting section in your local library or bookstore.
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