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Thursday, July 27, 2006

Teenagers and Self-Esteem

All teens struggle with issues of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-identity during adolescence. They are challenged by questions and issues relating to peers, morals, ethics, spirituality, and more. And, if a teenager has any additional behavioral, emotional, or mental health issues, the challenges are even greater. Spend time with your child doing activities that she's good at. Praise them for specific positive choices they make, and teach them to accept praise gracefully. Try and avoid criticizing too much. And, don't jump in too quickly to help her solve problems - allow her to try and resolve it on her own. Self esteem usually drops when kids hit adolescence. Do what you can as a parent to help them out.

posted by ByParents-forParents at 10:03 AM

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