Your child's self esteem is their mental foundation. A self-assured
child is confident, secure, happy, well-adjusted and successful. They
can solve problems that come their way, and it thrives under a loving
parent's nurturing care.
What are some good ways to built self esteem in your child?
Most importantly, accept your child for who they are, and help them
do the same. Teach your child that nobody is perfect, and that everyone
makes mistakes. Show them how to learn and grow from their mistakes, and
let them know that you also make mistakes. Children with high self
esteem are able to take lessons from mistakes and apply them down the
road. A child with low self esteem become frustrated and resort to
self-depreciating behavior, such as calling themselves 'stupid' and
vowing to 'never try that again.'
Help your child discover their
abilities and talents, and encourage outlets for them to build on and
improve them. Praise a child not only for improvements in abilities and
skills, but also for the traits they naturally possess.
Encourage your child to make positive choices. Open an honest
dialog with your child and discuss the possibilities with them.
Children who learn skills for making positive choices when they are
younger are well-prepared for the tougher choices they have to make when
they are older.
Ensure that you spend lots of quality time with your child, at least
once a week. Whether you are shooting baskets or going out to grab a
hamburger, take time to talk and keep in touch. If you find it
difficult to squeeze in quality time during a hectic week, take the time
to talk about things during the drive to school or while they are
helping you put the groceries away.
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