| Extreme low self-esteem in children and
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| | suddenly exhibits an unnatural need for
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| teenagers can be very dangerous to their
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| | perfection, or has a hard time dealing
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| ability to say no to bad influences like
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| | with even the smallest amount of
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| drugs, alcohol and illicit sex.
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| | criticism; it may be a sign of trouble.
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| Maintaining a high level of self esteem
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| | -An inability to try new things.
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| can help a child or teen find the courage
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| | It's natural for children and teens to
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| to stand up against the crowd for what
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| | want to try new things and have new
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| they believe and say no with courage and
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| | experiences. A child who consistently
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| power. Self-esteem is what helps us all
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| | shies away from anything but the norm,
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| hold our heads up high and believe that
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| | may not have the confidence to believe
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| we can accomplish anything we set out to
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| | that they can succeed.
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| do. All wonderful traits we want to
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| | -Constant belittling.
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| instill in our kids.
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| | A child with a good sense of self esteem
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| Unfortunately for far too many teens,
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| | is can easily interact with their peers
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| sudden changes in their bodies and
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| | and accept life's challenges without
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| emotions can leave them scared, confused
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| | making it a big deal, while children with
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| and frightened. Many lose their ability
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| | low self esteem will constantly belittle
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| to feel good about themselves and begin
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| | themselves even when they do succeed.
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| to make bad choices that can adversely
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| | What if you recognize these signs in your
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| affect their futures.
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| | own child? What can you do to help build
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| How can you, as a parent, tell the
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| | your child's self esteem? Follow these
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| difference between normal teenage angst
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| | tips:
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| and serious self-esteem issues? Watch for
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| | -Watch what you say.
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| these important clues:
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| | Be gentle with any criticism and watch
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| -A sudden change in the way they look and
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| | for opportunities to offer thoughtful
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| take care of their appearance.
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| | (and truthful) praise.
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| A child who has always been meticulous
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| | -Be a positive role model.
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| about the way they dressed and looked,
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| | Don't be too hard on yourself either. If
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| and who suddenly takes no care in
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| | you expect too much from yourself, your
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| themselves or their clothing may be
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| | children are apt to follow your lead and
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| adopting an attitude of "I'm always a
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| | mirror your behavior.
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| mess anyway so no one will notice."
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| | -Be affectionate with your child.
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| -Exhibits an extreme need to be perfect.
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| | Give your kids lots of hugs and praise.
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| Children who feel that they must be
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| | Let them know that they are worthy of
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| perfect at everything often do so as a
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| | your love and attention.
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| way to hide all the things they perceive
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| | -Make your child feel safe and nurtured.
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| that they can't do correctly. Being
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| | Take the time to make him or her feel
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| studious is one thing, but if your child
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| | important.
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