Self-Esteem in Children

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Parents are a vital part of the development of the young child's self-esteem, and it is important that they keep this in mind with their child, especially when the child's groundwork for healthy self-esteem is developing during the period from infancy to the age of five. This paper examines what affects a child's self-esteem in these vital years and how parents can contribute to a healthy sense of worth.

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"Self-esteem can only develop out of love. A child must feel loved by others as well as know how to love him or herself in order to have good feelings. Parents must be able to show their children that they love them unconditionally, and that nothing will ever make this stop. Children need to be shown love through cuddling and other physical signs of affection, through words, and through other actions. It is important for the parents to also love themselves, because having a sense of self-worth and respect for one's self will affect the children. It will both set a good example as well as enable the parent to handle situations well."

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