Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When we have healthy self-esteem, we tend to feel positive about ourselves and about life in general. It makes us able to deal with life's ups and downs better. When our self-esteem is low, we tend to see ourselves and our life in a more negative and critical light.Self-esteem develops from experiences and situations that have shaped how we view ourselves today.
Self-confidence is how we feel about our own abilities and this can vary from situation to situation.
Children’s self confidence and self-esteem are directly linked to the way in which they relate to others.
As with adults a child’s self-esteem can be varied it can be low or high, positive or negative.
Without self-esteem a child or young person will lack confidence, be unable to problem solve, potentially be isolated, i.e. be a loner therefore vulnerable, put themselves down therefore vulnerable to …show more content…
Children develop positive self-esteem when they feel good about themselves and when they feel valued. It is therefore important to provide children with opportunities to develop positives relationships as well as undertake a broad range of activities which will impact positively on their social and emotional development. Again in a safeguarding context, it is essential that children feel confident enough to be able to tell someone if they are worried about something or are unhappy about something which may be happening to them. This could be something minor to issues more significant such as bullying or abuse.
As previously indicated above the way in which we treat children has a direct effect upon them. It is therefore important that in order to promote and support their self-confidence and self-esteem that we encourage and praise them, allow them to feel independent, value each child as an individual, celebrate differences and
Self-confidence is how we feel about our own abilities and this can vary from situation to situation.
Children’s self confidence and self-esteem are directly linked to the way in which they relate to others.
As with adults a child’s self-esteem can be varied it can be low or high, positive or negative.
Without self-esteem a child or young person will lack confidence, be unable to problem solve, potentially be isolated, i.e. be a loner therefore vulnerable, put themselves down therefore vulnerable to …show more content…
Children develop positive self-esteem when they feel good about themselves and when they feel valued. It is therefore important to provide children with opportunities to develop positives relationships as well as undertake a broad range of activities which will impact positively on their social and emotional development. Again in a safeguarding context, it is essential that children feel confident enough to be able to tell someone if they are worried about something or are unhappy about something which may be happening to them. This could be something minor to issues more significant such as bullying or abuse.
As previously indicated above the way in which we treat children has a direct effect upon them. It is therefore important that in order to promote and support their self-confidence and self-esteem that we encourage and praise them, allow them to feel independent, value each child as an individual, celebrate differences and