12 Signs That Your Child Has a Healthy Self Esteem

Ineh Olisah

We often focus on signs that a child’s self esteem is at the lowest. So just for once, let’s talk about making sure that your child’s self esteem is in top shape just in case you are in doubt. While these represents the characteristics of a confident child, do not be troubled if your child does not display all of these attributes all the time. What is essential is that you support your child with the key ingredients that will boost their self image.

Your child has a healthy self esteem if they..

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1. are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and have accepted them.

2. are optimistic about themselves.

3. have positive views about themselves and rather than saying a negative remark such as “I’m dumb,” they will say, “I don’t understand this.”

4. are quite independent and try to do things by themselves.

5. seem willing to try again after failing the first time.

6. seem willing to try out new things and meet new people.

7. have the ability to share their ideas amongst their peers.

8. acknowledge mistakes as only a phase and do not allow their mistakes to define who they really are.

8. are able to make decisions and don’t change them easily because of other people’s opinions.

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9. are willing to help others around them.

10. know how to ask for the things they want and need.

11. they don’t bully other children but strive to be fair.