Self-esteem
Self esteem is important in teens' lives because it can determine levels of motivation, self worth, and future achievement levels and relationships. Self esteem helps teens deal with emotional stress and make good choices.
How to Build Self Esteem
*Provide unconditional love and respect.
*Have teens make a list of things they like about themselves and are good at.
*Show true companionship and interest when you're with a teen.
*Actively praise accomplishments.
*Display appropriate and consistent discipline.
*Show affections towards teens (hugging when appropriate is okay)
*Display accomplishments (awards, photos, etc.)
*Have teens write goals and help them accomplish them.
*Encourage teens to focus on their successes.
*Have teens make a list of things they like about themselves and are good at.
*Show true companionship and interest when you're with a teen.
*Actively praise accomplishments.
*Display appropriate and consistent discipline.
*Show affections towards teens (hugging when appropriate is okay)
*Display accomplishments (awards, photos, etc.)
*Have teens write goals and help them accomplish them.
*Encourage teens to focus on their successes.
Warning Signs of Low Self Esteem
*Walking with their head down
*Doesn't make eye contact when talking
*Uses negative "I am" statements
*Often involved in teasing, name calling, or gossiping about others
*Engages in inappropriate physical contact or avoids physical contact
*Excessive bragging about themselves, their achievements, or appearance
*Avoids social situations
*Apologizes constantly
*Doesn't make eye contact when talking
*Uses negative "I am" statements
*Often involved in teasing, name calling, or gossiping about others
*Engages in inappropriate physical contact or avoids physical contact
*Excessive bragging about themselves, their achievements, or appearance
*Avoids social situations
*Apologizes constantly
Additional Resources
www.housekeeping.about.com/od/chorechart1/a/ageapprchores.htm
www.familyfirstaid.org/teen-self-esteem.html
www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/self-esteem.htm
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=439
www.campaignforrealbeauty.com
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14
www.familyfirstaid.org/teen-self-esteem.html
www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/self-esteem.htm
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=439
www.campaignforrealbeauty.com
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14