Identifying high and low esteem! -
Self-esteem is a major key to success in life. The development of a positive self-concept or healthy self-esteem is extremely important to the happiness and success of children and teenagers. This page will share the basics for helping kids and teens to improve their self-esteem.
Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves, and our behavior clearly reflects those feelings. For example, a child or teen with high self-esteem will be able to:
High self esteem characters:
act independently
take pride in his accomplishments
tolerate frustration
attempt new tasks and challenges
handle positive and negative emotions
offer assistance to others
On the other hand, a child with low self-esteem will:
Low self esteem characters:
avoid trying new things
feel unloved and unwanted
blame others for his own shortcomings
feel, or pretend to feel, emotionally indifferent
be unable to tolerate a normal level of frustration
put down his own talents and abilities
be easily influenced