Building Children's Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is how we "see" ourselves; it influences much of what we do, including what we become. Feeling good about oneself gives a person the confidence to tackle life's many complex tasks and challenging pleasures. People who lack confidence, and avoid new or difficult experiences, may appear to lack ability. However, their low self-esteem probably caused them not to "try."


The foundation for self-esteem in adulthood develops during childhood. The building of self-esteem happens in conju...