Recently, I wrote about the characteristics of low self esteem. As a reminder, 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 lookout for signs of both low and high self esteem. Listed below is a portrait of a child that has healthy self esteem.
1. Can set and achieve goals
2. Can share
3. Accepts challenges
4. Accepts advice without viewing it as criticism
5. Comfortable alone with self
6. Optimistic and ambitious
7. Does not make excuses for mistakes
8. Does good for others without expecting anything in return
9. Happy with self just the way s/he is
10. Equipped to cope with adversity
11. Comfortable in social settings
12. Feels lovable and capable
13. Willingness to participate
14. Compassion for self and others
15. Takes responsibility for actions
16. Can do many things for her/his self, but asks for help when needed
Self esteem is something we learn from our parents, which means it can be taught! When we help children build self esteem we are teaching them to take pride in themselves. This week post the motto: I NEVER forget that I am Awesome! in a visible place for your child to see many times during the day and watch self esteem grow!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow! This is so great and helpful! As parents we don't always realize that our children are watching our example and taking in every interaction we have with them. SOOOO important to build our children up and help them grow to be confident young adults!I love this information! Keep it up! it helps me, as a mom to be aware on a daily and even minute by minute basis!
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