Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Promoting Self Esteem: A Daily Memo

Self esteem fluctuates in children, because it is affected by a child's experiences, judgements, and perceptions. As parents we have to be on the look out for signs of a healthy self esteem and low self esteem. Listed are characteristics of low self esteem.
1. wants to people please
2. can not accept a compliment
3. needs constant attention
4. does not feel safe at home
5. lacks a clear sense of values
6. pressures themselves to be the best
7. self blames
8. fears failure
9. not comfortable in social settings
10. compares themselves to others
11. sets unreasonable goals
12. always feels they are being judged
Let's remember that self esteem is a life long developmental process whose roots are developed in early childhood. Be on the look out for low self esteem and turn it around!

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