Take care of your child's self-esteem

THE self esteem It is our mirror of each day. It is what we perceive about ourselves, and it directly influences our self confidence and actions towards the social world. However, we do not acquire this feeling overnight, self-esteem is built throughout our lives. In childhood, when we are bombarded with information and learning, we establish our relationship with the world and with ourselves. That's why it's important take care of self-esteem since childhood.

When a child has low self-esteem, she does not trust her attitudes, is afraid of not being accepted and does not feel loved. All of this creates problems in established relationships and withdrawn behaviors. "Low esteem causes suffering and great difficulty to relate and behave in environments and situations," explains the child behavioral psychologist, Paula Pessoa Carvalho.

The expert warns that an environment that does not value or disregard the child's wishes may diminish the child's self-esteem. It is important for parents to know what their child likes and to solicit their opinion. This way he feels perceived and valued in the environment?, Explains the psychologist.

Another attitude that is very important for increase your child's self-esteem is to value his actions. Many parents charge behaviors, grumble when their children are not doing well in school, and point out their child's mistakes all the time, but forget to validate their children's right choices and value them verbally. Balance is the key word in this case. It is necessary to point out the errors, but with caution, kindness and reinforcing the right path to be followed.

"Appreciating appropriate behaviors and treating them with kindness strengthens the child's perception of them and also defines how to treat others and themselves, respecting others and themselves," adds the expert.

When the child has low self-esteem, she may be overly shy, have difficulty relating, and in more severe cases have problems such as depression. This certainly causes problems at school and even within the family.

A child with high self-esteem will surely become a self-confident adult and independent who can avoid complicated situations. For example, accepting alcohol or using drugs only to be part of a group.

Love and affection are allied feelings of self-esteem. When a child feels loved, protected, and supported, she understands its value and realizes its importance.

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