How to build Self Esteem in your child

Self esteem is the way we feel and think about ourselves.  Webster's dictionary defines it as a "confidence and satisfaction in oneself... belief in oneself [and] self respect".  Self esteem affects everything we do our lives.  Healthy self esteem promotes a positive "Yes I Can" attitude, as opposed to a defeatist attitude of "No I Can't".

Unfortunately, too many people today worry about failure.  They doubt their strengths, feel insecure, unfocused, are overly critical of themselves, and often don't believe that they can achieve the best in life if they put themselves to the task.  Poor self esteem ends up negatively affecting everything they do.  On the other hand. people who feel good about themselves produce positive results.  Helping your children grow up with strong character and self esteem is arguably the most important task of parenthood.  The child with good self esteem has the best chance of becoming a successful and happy adult.  Fortunately, self esteem can be dramatically improved in a child who, with guidance and encouragement of his parents, commits himself to the task of personal self development.