Understanding Teenage Self Esteem
Teenage self esteem can be a complex issue in itself and with the
age factor alone, a teenager lacks the necessary life skills and experiences
necessary to deal with the world’s sometimes harsh realities.
The social circles that teens thrive, or falter in will play a
significant role in their development.
An impressionable teenager’s outlook on life will often be based on
perceptions driven more by pop culture than real world experience meaning that
teenage self esteem can often be boosted by the wrong influences.
So what can you do to get through to your teen and help to build
up their self esteem?
Even though it’s obvious, never assume
your teenager knows just how much you love them. Daily expressions are encouraged to hit home
this point. Let them know they are
loved, that they are capable of achieving anything and that you appreciate and
value them. Never put off saying it
because you assume they already know.
One extra “I love you”, won’t cost you anything but can really set the
stage for your teenagers day.
Be aware of your actions and change your home’s environment. Your teenagers need to know they are safe and
secure and this is why you should always strive to create a peaceful home for
them to live and flourish in. Be aware
of your actions in front of your teenagers, they are very perceptive and
sensitive and know when something’s wrong.
It’s difficult to bolster teenage self esteem in a home when conflicts are taking place around them. What happens within the home echoes outside of it in the form of anxiety, nerves and expressions of anger. They tend to internalize these conflicts and often end up carrying the blame and guilt well into their adult years.
If an argument ensues, take it to another room or pick a more
appropriate time, then ensure that your teenager sees the resolution. Life isn’t always rose colored or perfect but
if they can see that positive outcomes can arise from conflict then it’s arming
them with life skills for the future.
You give them an alternative to handling their own resolutions rather
than with anger or violence.
At the core of teenage self esteem is the need for positive
reinforcement which encourages them to excel, to do better and to reach their
potential. Spend more time accentuating
the positive things they do rather than to nitpick at the negatives because
your teenager, although you can’t see it with the naked eye takes it more to
heart than you realize. So resist the
temptation to berate your teenager, it will shake their confidence. Always think of the impact your words will
have on their future, because it will.
So
there you have it, a few great tips to help build teenage self esteem.
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you would like to help strengthen your own self esteem or that of your
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