Some Tips For Building A Child’s Self Esteem

Parents are very powerful figures in the life of any child. First of all, they are responsible for
conceiving the child and for bringing that child into this world so everything that comes after
there will still be held somewhat responsible. The mother best of all has a special emotional
connection with her children while fathers are mostly the ones who deal with practical things in
raising children.
A perfect relationship between parents and children will be when the parents are role models of
providing love and support within the family while the children are obedient but to a certain
degree also independent in living their lives. In this world however there is no such thing as
perfect but this should not stop us from trying to build an ideal relationship.
There can always be a health compromise but the most important thing that parents should
remember is that the times when the children are still young is the only time they can make the
biggest impact. The children are innately obedient and loving towards their parents so it is up to
the parents to use this advantage in instilling good things to their children so they grow up to be
good and strong willed individuals.
One thing that parents can help a child build is their children’s self esteem. Parents should also
be aware that aside from being crucial to building a child’s self esteem, it is so easy to damage
their self esteem if parents do not deal with their children properly. Parents can contribute in
developing positive feelings of self worth in their children by helping them in a lot of aspects
including the social and academic factors. Let us look some tips that will help the parents out
there to build their children’s self esteem.
Constant and sincere appreciation will make your child feel special. Most parents tend to only
communicate with their children if they need something from them or if they need to correct
them in whatever they are doing. This is not a good practice. Parents should take the time to
talk to their children about good things that they have done.
Make sure that whatever you say is sincere and appropriate. Do not over praise because as in
anything else too much praising can bring out a negative result. When you really need to
comment on something bad, do not be judgmental instead phrase your comment in a positive
form.
Your children may not be mature but they know when they are simply being corrected without
explanation. Offer a reason why they are being corrected or better yet work with your children to
arrive at a solution to make things better so such a situation will not happen again.
If you have children with learning disability, make sure that you very well understand the nature
of your children’s problem and vow to closely work with teachers and other important people to
make her environment friendly to her despite her disability. All these things are not full proof
shields against possible crushing of self esteem but it will help them deal with the harsh realities
of like with a perspective that they are tough and can meet challenges head on. They may fail
but they will get back on their feet faster than everyone else.