Module Two: Text Questions

In what areas do children and adolescents define their self-esteem?
Children and adolescents define their self- esteem in the terms such as social, academic, physical, and more factors. In social self-esteem they look to their friends and family to feel accepted and feel confidence in themselves. Children and adolescents ultimately want to feel accepted in the end.
What can a parent do, in the first two years of their child’s life, to help the child develop good self-esteem?
In the first two years of a child’s life to help the child develop good self-esteem a parent can set up trust and love around them. A parent can also have a strong bond with their children; can help your child be identified as a leader later in childhood.
What are some things that have a negative effect on a child’s self-esteem? How are children affected by these factors?
Some things that have a negative effect on a child’s self-esteem are lack of supporting and loving relationships, or being disabled mentally or physically because they don’t feel like they are good enough compare to everyone else.
Critical Thinking Questions
Why is it difficult to define self-esteem?
Self-esteem has multiple different meanings to different people. Self –esteem usually means how a person feels about themselves, but can also mean that they think them self-worth is.
What are some ways that parents can help their children develop good social self-esteem?
Parents can help their children develop good social self-esteem by teaching them how to be optimistic and teaching