Why Low Self Esteem
Teenagers are budding adults who go through changes and face tougher challenges because they’re at a point in their lives where their horizon is being expanded; the foundation of self esteem laid at the childhood stage becomes evident at this point….while some teenagers may be able to face challenges head on, others might not because of a low self esteem. A child needs to be constantly praised when he/she does good deeds and does not detract from the flipside which demands that correction be effected when he/she does wrong; however, the parent should be open about the reason why the corrective measure is being given to the child.
Every individual knows that confidence and self esteem are two basic human characteristics that help an individual to plunge into the jungle of life and come out victorious; absence of these two traits can spell disaster for an individual. Children who suffer from a poor self image about themselves eventually proceed to fail at everything they touch; their careers, relationships and dreams….those that have a high self image are just the opposite, they excel in everything they do.
A parent or parents who have very little or no self esteem themselves are in the first place, poor role models for their children and can hardly teach their kids about self esteem; as a parent, practicing what you preach should be your motto…it helps the child grow more maturely. Statistics link happy people to the possession of a high level of self esteem; this only goes to show that people who are enthusiastic have a high level of belief in themselves and are mostly achievers.
The best gift you could ever give your child is to believe in his/her and his/her abilities or talents because eventually, that confidence will help your child carve out a definite identity for his or herself. Sociological studies show that parents are the most important agents in a child’s life because they are responsible for helping a child form the opinions or views that he/she eventually uses to respond to life…..your role as a parent in shaping good opinions in your kids is therefore vital.
Self affirming words have been known to give that much needed boost in slumped spirits…..teaching your children to say and believe, good things about themselves enhances their confidence and equips them to be more decisive in issues that affect them. You should be able to encourage your children in what you observe they are naturally good at; enroll your child in a music school if you notice that he/she has a flair for music…building on the existing abilities of your children is one way to make them believe in themselves.
BK Hackett has been writing articles online for almost 10 years now. Not only does this writer specialize in self esteem, you can also view his latest website on Counter Height Bar Stools and Leather Bar Stools