| Self esteem issues are one of the root causes | | | | that his work is not good enough. While both |
| for behavioral problems in children. In most cases, | | | | parents and teachers play in important role in |
| treating this cause has been found to show | | | | reinforcing confidence in children, the influence of |
| remarkable results. All you have to do is see the | | | | the peers is an important consideration. If positive |
| signs objectively and make a decision to take | | | | behavior of the child is encouraged by all these |
| steps to set the situation right. The longer self | | | | three groups, then it is likely to become |
| esteem issues continue, the greater the chances | | | | naturalized. However if the child is thrown into the |
| of them turning into permanent behavior | | | | spotlight unwillingly then there are chances of him |
| problems. | | | | becoming more shy and reticient. That is why this |
| Here are some signs of low self esteem in a child. | | | | needs to be done very carefully and gradually. |
| In some cases it might help to bring it to the | | | | *The duration for which the child shows signs of a |
| attention of a school teacher, child care | | | | behavioral problem is important. Usually it happens |
| professional or a person trained to help with | | | | very gradually but if parents or care takers |
| behavior problems. In other cases, all it requires is | | | | examine the case history of the child, they might |
| doing small things to boost the child's confidence. | | | | find a certain incident or exposure to certain |
| *One of the best ways to spot a child with low | | | | stimuli that would have triggered the change in |
| self esteem is to look at how he behaves and | | | | the child. It is important to identify this to resolve |
| interacts when he is in the company of other | | | | the problem. Also, while enforcing child discipline, |
| children. If he is outgoing, engages in group | | | | forcing him or her to do things might work |
| activities and is eager to participate then you do | | | | temporarily. It is not a permanent solution. |
| not have to worry. However if he is aloof and | | | | *A well known philosopher Tristan Tzara once |
| shows reduced responsiveness or none at all, | | | | said that thought starts in the mouth. And so it |
| then it is a thing of worry. Child behavior is | | | | does. Therefore if you want to improve your |
| something that even an untrained individual can | | | | child's self esteem and encourage him to think |
| observe to a great degree of accuracy. This is | | | | positively then teach him to talk positively about |
| because children are less likely to mask their | | | | himself. By making positive statements about his |
| behavior as compared to adults. Therefore, it is | | | | abilities and the tasks he performs, he is more |
| also easier to treat low self esteem in children. | | | | likely to keep anxiety and worry at bay. Setting |
| *The child will also have difficulty in self expression | | | | an example for him and talking positively about |
| and hesitate to engage in activities where he | | | | you will also help him adopt this skill easily. |
| either has to perform or to engage in some | | | | It is advisable for parents to know the signs of |
| creative activity at a public forum. The reason | | | | low self esteem and take the right measures to |
| behind this is the belief that the child might think | | | | reverse the problem as soon as possible. |