How Do You Build Self Esteem In Adolescents?
Adolescence is a turbulent time for any teenager. We’ve all heard about how hormones wreak havoc on a teen’s mood and how peer pressure influences a teen’s decision-making abilities. But in the midst of all this, adolescence is also a time of identity development. Granted, peer pressure can lead even the most well-balanced teen off track, and those whacky hormones are certainly something to contend with. However, good self esteem is something you can actually have control over. Building self esteem in adolescents will quite literally, give them the self confidence needed to develop into loving, responsible, well-adjusted adults. Be generous with praise. Look for situations where your teen has accomplished something new, displays a talent, acts selflessly, or demonstrates other positive character traits. Praising a teen for a job well done fosters independence and promotes positive self-worth. Think of giving compliments like putting money in your teen’s emotional savings bank. Each wil
