Feels worthless, unloved and incompetent. Is very anxious and fearful most of the time. Tries too hard to please others. Is afraid to accept responsibility. Causes of Low Self-Esteem in Children The list below can help child care providers understand personalities and behaviors, children’s and identify potential causes of low self-esteem: Social Issues Poverty Racial discrimination Bullying Child abuse Excessive criticism Peer pressure Other negative experiences Family Issues Abusive parent Dominating parenting style Parental expectations Sibling problems Negative climate at home Lack of love, attention, praise and affection Learning Disabilities Labeling Lagging abilities Bullying/teasing Role of the Family Child Care Providers Arrange the learning environment to be inclusive of all children. Select and modify materials and equipment to encourage mastery. Assume that all children are competent and capable of learning. Appreciate and celebrate the accomplishments (large or small) of all children. Cultivate an in all children. “I can” attitude Recognize the strengths of all children. Use those strengths to build success. Appreciate the gift that each child brings to the learning environment.
Feels worthless, unloved and incompetent. Is very anxious and fearful most of the time. Tries too hard to please others. Is afraid to accept responsibility. Causes of Low Self-Esteem in Children The list below can help child care providers understand children’s personalities and behaviors, and identify potential causes of low self-esteem: Social Issues Poverty Racial discrimination Bullying Child abuse Excessive criticism Peer pressure Other negative experiences Family Issues Abusive parent Dominating parenting style Parental expectations Sibling problems Negative climate at home Lack of love, attention, praise and affection Learning Disabilities Labeling Lagging abilities Bullying/teasing Role of the Family Child Care Providers Arrange the learning environment to be inclusive of all children. Select and modify materials and equipment to encourage mastery. Assume that all children are competent and capable of learning. Appreciate and celebrate the accomplishments (large or small) of all children. Cultivate an “I can” attitude in all children. Recognize the strengths of all children. Use those strengths to build success. Appreciate the gift that each child brings to the learning environment.
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