Building Self–Esteem By Tteur Chun

7th period

Why Self – Esteem is important?

Most parents want their children to become happy, confident people, but it's

not always obvious how to help them achieve that goal. Every child is different, and even children within the same family

may have different needs and issues. Some considerations, however, are

universally important for all children--and self-esteem is one of them.

TOP TEN REASONS TO BUILD SELF – ESTEEM IN CHILDREN

• Build confidence• Reduces depression• Less chance of suicide• Reason’s for goals• Achievement more• Helps you make friends• Encourage to do something • Protect yourself• Helps you respect friends• Helps you think you’re very valuable and important

The Areas of Self–Esteem Self – Esteem is how you feel about yourself in these areas of…

self- development

Physical Emotional

Social

Intellectual

Physical self conceptHow you feel about your body and health.

Emotional self conceptHow you feel about your feelings and how you express them.

Social self concept How you feel about your ability to get along with others.

Intellectual self conceptHow you feel about your ability to think and solve problems.

Concept of Self – Esteem

Ways to Improve the Self – Esteem of Children

• Learning new skills• Gaining mastery over themselves• Praise your children and tell them you are proud, both of

them and for them. • Saying more positive things to your child each day than

negative ones.• Find something your child loves to do.• Give your child responsibilities.• Consider school placement carefully.• Spend time with your child.

Sourceshttp://www.livestrong.com/article/175620-why-self-esteem-is-important-for-children/