How To Recognize Children With Poor Self Esteem
Children suffer the most from poor self esteem because other children or adolescents can actually sense this in others and tend to bully them or treat them unfairly. Poor self esteem is a big problem in children and adolescents because these ages are the basis of adulthood. Having poor self esteem in these ages can be what faces you as an adult. Parents should be aware of the signs of low self esteem in children to be able to put help their child break away from this state and improve his life.
Adults play a huge role in helping children or adolescents with low self confidence and self worth. Parents, family members, teachers and other school faculty can play a role in getting the child in the right track to improving self esteem. Children with poor self esteem need to be reassured and made to feel secure and safe to be able to build self esteem.
Signs Of Poor Self Esteem
Children manifest poor self esteem when they view themselves in a negative way. Examples of these ways are talking down on themselves and berating themselves or expecting the worst. It is like he is setting himself up to be disappointed or rejected. The child or adolescent will often make excuses for his behavior and failures, some of which will be blamed on other children.
Other signs of poor self esteem in children may be avoidance of something new and keeping to one's self. Adolescents and older children with poor self esteem are often afraid to try something new because they are afraid to fail or be teased about it. They also tend to resist mingling with other children or adolescents in fear they will be rejected or teased. These signs of poor self esteem can be really heartbreaking to behold which is why many teachers and parents can easily spot them.
Helping Children With Poor Self Esteem
Children with low self esteem need help from their families and teachers. Teachers can help by observant of the signs of poor self esteem and alerting the parents regarding this as well as guiding the child or adolescent to building self esteem. Support from family and other adults can build self esteem as well as make the child feel better about himself. Affection and praise are tools in improving self esteem as well as security and assurance from family members. The family plays a huge role in building self esteem.
