What do you do to help your low self esteem child?
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Instead of focusing on a childs negative, focus on the positive. Tell them what a great job they did or how proud you are instead of pointing out what they could have done better or how upset you are with them. Be positive with your child.
First you must ask have you done anything to cause this child's situation. Assuming your child just has personality issues you probably will need to interect with them in very positive, loving ways. Mini-golf, go-karts, movie, chukee-cheese maybe. If you maintain good parental influences either they will snap out of it or they may need real help in the future.
this is really a hard question for me as i have a child with low self esteem. i try to focus her energy on positive things - such as when she helps me or i see how she treats a friend. i always tell her that her friends are lucky they have her - tell her how proud i am of the women she is becoming. however, i am also seeking couseling for her. depending on the age of your child you might want to consider this.
good luck...
Focus on positives and honestly praise the child (Helps with adults too). If it's fake, it can be hurtful. Focus on the positives.
compliment them a lot, let them know when they do something well, and when they do something wrong dont tell them that they are bad or they are wrong, tell them that what they did was bad or wrong, dont put down them, be sure you're only putting down their negative actions, simple stuff like that goes a long way
Ever since I was a little girl, I have had serious self-esteem issues. I was born with it, and there was no way my parents caused it in any way. The best thing you can do is maintain a postitive attitude about your child. However, this does not mean that you spoil or do not punish him/her.
When the child does something wrong, they need to know it, and why it is wrong. You just need to let them know at the same time that doing something wrong does not make them a bad person. Be gentle, but firm. This will help him/her be less sensitive to critisism as they grow up. Also, do not shower your child with materialistic gifts and treats. Instead, make a day once a week where you spend the day together, play board games, watch a movie together, anything that involves positive attention being given to the child, letting them know that they are worth your time and that they are fun to be around.
I hope this helps!!
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