An authority figure giving them destructive criticism by telling them that they're worthless is one of them.
Diana Loomans has written: 'Full esteem ahead' -- subject(s): Parent and child, Self-esteem in children, Self-esteem 'Full esteem ahead' -- subject(s): Parent and child, Self-esteem in children, Self-esteem 'Positively Mother Goose' -- subject(s): American Nursery rhymes, American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Mother Goose, Nursery rhymes, Nursery rhymes, American, Parodies, imitations '100 ways to build self-esteem and teach values' -- subject(s): Parent and child, Self-esteem in children, Self-esteem
Wendy Moss has written: 'Being me' -- subject(s): Self-confidence, Juvenile literature, Self-esteem in children, Self-confidence in children, Self-esteem
Anne Read Smith has written: 'Building children's self-esteem' -- subject(s): Problems, exercises, Activity programs, Self-esteem in children, School-age child care 'Teaching Children Self-Esteem' -- subject(s): Problems, exercises, Activity programs, Self-esteem in children, School-age child care
Extracurricular activities and social programs are also important in helping retarded children and adolescents gain self-esteem.
Parents who consistently criticize, belittle, or dismiss their children's feelings can contribute to low self-esteem. Additionally, parents who set unrealistic standards or constantly compare their children to others can also have a negative impact on their self-esteem. Lack of emotional support and encouragement can further exacerbate feelings of low self-worth in children.
Patricia McCormack has written: 'Fostering student self-esteem in the Catholic elementary school' -- subject(s): Catholic elementary schools, Self-esteem, Self-esteem in children, Study and teaching (Elementary)
Self esteem starts to be developed in children at very early ages, as soon as they are able to understand things. That is why it is so important for parents to relate to their children in a way that encourages them and makes them feel worthwhile. This is not to say that parents should let their children do whatever they want and not discipline their children. Setting limits and teaching children that there are consequences for their actions is just as important to building self esteem as how they relate to their children in other ways.
The verb form of "self-esteem" is "to esteem oneself."
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Children can grow up with NO self-esteem and NO confidence in themselves.
Rolita Baclagan Flores has written: 'The effects of television role models on Hawaii children's self-esteem and ethnic self-identification' -- subject(s): Television broadcasting, Television and children, Role models, Television personalities, Ethnicity in children, Influence, Self-esteem in children
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