1. Building Self–Esteem By Tteur Chun 7 th period

2. Why Self – Esteem is important? Most parents want their children to become happy, confident people, but it's not always obvious how to help them achieve that goal. Every child is different, and even children within the same family may have different needs and issues. Some considerations, however, are universally important for all children--and self-esteem is one of them.

3. TOP TEN REASONS TO BUILD SELF – ESTEEM IN CHILDREN Build confidence Reduces depression Less chance of suicide Reason’s for goals Achievement more Helps you make friends Encourage to do something Protect yourself Helps you respect friends Helps you think you’re very valuable and important

4. The Areas of Self–Esteem Self – Esteem is how you feel about yourself in these areas of… self- development Physical Emotional Social Intellectual

5. Physical self concept How you feel about your body and health. Emotional self concept How you feel about your feelings and how you express them. Social self concept How you feel about your ability to get along with others. Intellectual self concept How you feel about your ability to think and solve problems. Concept of Self – Esteem

6. Ways to Improve the Self – Esteem of Children Learning new skills Gaining mastery over themselves Praise your children and tell them you are proud, both of them and for them. Saying more positive things to your child each day than negative ones. Find something your child loves to do. Give your child responsibilities. Consider school placement carefully. Spend time with your child.

7. Sources http://www.livestrong.com/article/175620-why-self-esteem-is-important-for-children/