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Essay on Children and Self-Esteem
Whenever I lecture on self-esteem, I am invariably asked, ‘What can we do to give our children self-esteem?’ Many parents notice that even their young children have self-esteem problems. My answer is that self-esteem is contagious. Parents who feel secure, confident and good about them will pass that feeling on to their children. Parents who are anxious, insecure and have low self-esteem are likely to pass that feeling on to their children. Therefore, to help your children attain self-esteem, develop your own self-esteem.
Parenting a child is the most important thing we will do in our lives” (Moser, 1996). Parenting is a skill, and in today's world in which children face unprecedented challenges, parenting requires great skill. We all are not born intuitive parents, nor can we rely on raising our children the way our parents raised us. The world is changing rapidly and previous techniques may not be adequate. It is crucial that young parents-to-be learn parenting skills before they have to apply them.
There are a variety of theories on parenting, and each authority feels his method is most effective. There is really no way to determine which one is best. What is most important is that both parents agree on a particular method and apply it consistently. Children caught between two different methods, or inconsistent parents, may be confused and unable to develop a proper course in life.
Parenting for self-esteem is somewhat like walking a tightrope. “There is not too much room for deviation in either direction. If children are not allowed to exercise their decision-making skills because the parents do everything for them, they may never develop self-confidence” (Curtis, 2002). If children receive no guidance and teaching, they may grow up without a sense of responsibility and dignity.Parents took their six-year-old son to a restaurant.......
