A child grows up on the trust it builds on the caretakers and other significant people around her. In the course of growing up , she begins to develop the sense of well being from the kind of responses that she gets from the people around. The environment and the people reward or reprimand the actions , behaviours and / or intentions in verbal or non verbal ways. This response helps the develop an 'image' of who am I. This image if positive , adds to the self esteem of the child.
Childhood is that period of life when the child is most open to exploration and experimentation. A safe environment where a child can freely move around and manipulate objects helps to build the basis of child self esteem.
Parents' undivided attention when the child wants to share her experience, feeling or pain helps her feel wanted and important- this goes a long way in building self worth of the child.
The kind of language and words used with children and for that matter in all our relations plays an important role in building, maintaining and enhancing the self esteem of a person. While talking to children be careful what words you use. The tone should be soft and pitch low when talking to them. Avoid shouting and hitting is a strict 'No'.
Avoid discussing your child and her problems with anyone. The more people you talk to about your child , the more humiliated the child feels - resulting in a lower self esteem.
In your interaction with children avoid bringing in your own personal and professional difficulties . Your child is not responsible for them.
Avoid counting the sacrifices you made for your child - that was your choice.
Avoid drawing comparisons from your childhood or some other child, sibling or cousin.
If you can be available for your child when she wants you, if you have a designated time with your child when she has your undivided attention and when you listen to your child without judging- your child will have the confidence to face the world.
Childhood is that period of life when the child is most open to exploration and experimentation. A safe environment where a child can freely move around and manipulate objects helps to build the basis of child self esteem.
Parents' undivided attention when the child wants to share her experience, feeling or pain helps her feel wanted and important- this goes a long way in building self worth of the child.
The kind of language and words used with children and for that matter in all our relations plays an important role in building, maintaining and enhancing the self esteem of a person. While talking to children be careful what words you use. The tone should be soft and pitch low when talking to them. Avoid shouting and hitting is a strict 'No'.
Avoid discussing your child and her problems with anyone. The more people you talk to about your child , the more humiliated the child feels - resulting in a lower self esteem.
In your interaction with children avoid bringing in your own personal and professional difficulties . Your child is not responsible for them.
Avoid counting the sacrifices you made for your child - that was your choice.
Avoid drawing comparisons from your childhood or some other child, sibling or cousin.
If you can be available for your child when she wants you, if you have a designated time with your child when she has your undivided attention and when you listen to your child without judging- your child will have the confidence to face the world.
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