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They tend to use others for their own gain in life. Some act arrogant towards others to hide their .
own feelings of inadequacy. They generally lack confidence in themselves, often have doubts .
about their worth and acceptability, and are reluctant to take risks or expose themselves to failure. .
They frequently blame others for their shortcomings rather than taking responsibility for their .
actions.
A child who is criticized or treated unfairly, not allowed to think or act independently, .
denied love and attention, compared unfavorably with others children, humiliated repeatedly in .
front of others, or made to feel stupid and worthless, is very likely to develop low self-esteem.
Children with high self esteem are confident, take risks, bounce back after trouble, help and.
praise others, smile, and are likely to be honest. At school, they ask questions and volunteer.
answers. Parents must know their own children individually and judge whether there's a problem.
To help their children, they must make sure that their own self-esteem is high. They can do this by.
surrounding themselves with positive and encouraging people, joining places of worship or groups.
that offer them support, and work to achieve goals. There are many others ways parents can.
enhance the self-esteem of their children. Parents may try the praise efforts. When a child is a.
toddler, it's easy to cheer when they accomplish something. Parents probably laughed, clapped,.
and maybe ever took pictures or videos. That helped their child feel good and keep progressing. .
But as children get older it's even more important to support them through each step. Parents.
need to know the developmental levels of their children so they can set goals that their children.
can meet. .
Repeated failures also can lead to low self-esteem. In some extreme cases it leads to.
chronic depression. A person who suddenly loses his or her power or position may find.
