ࡱ> 3527 bjbjUU .7|7| l444HH""20!!!!!!!$T# t%F!4"!0k!L840!!> 4!@ p?3iHt U !!0""k 6%%%!HH Self-confidence: a feeling of trust in ones abilities, qualities, and judgement self-esteem: as a basic human need, i.e., "it makes an essential contribution to the life process", "is indispensable to normal and healthy self-development, and has a value for survival." A teenager with low self-esteem will: Demean his/her own talents Feel that others dont value him/her Feel powerless Be easily influenced by others Express a narrow range of emotions Avoid situations that provoke anxiety Become defensive and easily frustrated Blame others for their own weaknesses Low self-esteem has been correlated with low life satisfaction, loneliness, anxiety, resentment, irritability and depression. A teenager with high self-esteem will: Act independently Assume responsibility Be proud of accomplishments Approach new challenges with enthusiasm Exhibit a broad range of emotions Tolerate frustration well Feel capable of influencing others High self-esteem has been correlated with academic success in high school, internal locus of control, high family outcome, positive sense of self-attractiveness. Boosting your childs self esteem: Watch what you say. Children are very sensitive to parents words. Remember to praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for effort. Be a positive role model. If you are excessively harsh on yourself, pessimistic, or unrealistic about your abilities and limitations, your child may eventually mirror you. Nurture your own self-esteem. Be spontaneous and affectionate with your child. Your love will go along way to boost self-esteem. Give them hugs, tell them youre proud, and leave them notes telling them they are boss. Give positive and accurate feedback. A comment such as, You always do stupid things makes your child feel they are useless, try to explain what they did and discuss how they may do it differently next time. Create a safe, nurturing home environment. A child who has been abused will suffer immensely from low self-esteem, a child who is exposed to fights or arguments at home may become depressed and with drawn. Never allow your child to hear you talking negatively towards Teachers or other childrens Parents. This shows if you have no respect for them then I dont have to either. Help your child to become in constructive experiences. Activities that encourage cooperation rather than competition are really good for boosting self-esteem. Try to do a family day out, plan things in advance so the child has things to look forward to. Desperately try not to let them down, if its raining take a brolly. One researcher has always considered self-confidence to be like riding a bike: You can read up on the theory forever, but one day your gonna have to get in the saddle and start peddling. True you may come off and graze your knee, but it will be easier next time. Same for an area of your life you lack confidence with, repeated experience will overcome fears, even if you suffer setbacks along the Self Esteem / Self Confidence TUWc=?Y["$IK79`beh! ; ⴧ5CJOJQJ\^JCJOJQJ^JaJ 56CJOJQJ\]^JaJCJOJQJ^JmH sH $56CJOJQJ\]^JmH sH 6CJOJQJ]^J56CJOJQJ\]^JCJOJQJ^J(jCJOJQJU^JmHnHsH u2W?[$K9bfg & F\$ & Fdd[$\$$a$ghi" y 6$a$ h\$^h & F\$\$  x * 56CJ$OJQJ^J56CJOJQJ\]^J6CJOJQJ]^JCJOJQJ^J5CJOJQJ\^J,1h. 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