Teen Self Esteem: How Parents Can Help
Aurelia Williams
How many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense
of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It's a treat to
find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are.
Healthy teen self esteem is first nurtured at home. A secure
home life, supportive parents and a reliable extended family
provide the launching point that allows children to thrive.
From there it's a safe school environment and positive peer
relationships that further affirm their feelings of being
valuable to others.
If a teen’s home life offers more negative feedback than
positive nurturing, it is nearly impossible for that child to
come through puberty feeling good about themselves.
Teenagers who don't have a strong sense of personal value from
their parents are left viewing themselves through the critical
eyes of their peers. And what they see there is often
disappointing.
Making embarrassing mistakes, feeling clumsy, going through
puppy love heart break or not doing everything right the first
time you try is all part of being a teenager. But a teen with
low self esteem takes every stumble personally and internalizes
the failure as being part of who they are.
This is why it is so important to help our kids survive their
mistakes and deal with disappointments from an early age.
Positive teen self esteem is crutial. The best way to improve
your teen's self-esteem is to take a very active role in your
teen's life. Just by knowing your teen’s interests, friends,
strengths, and weaknesses, you will be aware of any problems
that may arise.
If you have a teenager who is struggling with low self esteem,
you have to take every opportunity that presents itself to
remind them that they are valuable to you and to others.
Provide them with opportunities to be with people who will
build them up and encourage them.
About The Author: Aurelia Williams is the host of
http://www.parentingmyteen.com
and is also the owner of
http://www.reallifesolutions.net, a free resource site for
moms.
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