The Future Academy

While it can be normal for a teenager to lack confidence at times, people with self-esteem issues normally view themselves differently to how others view them.

Low self-esteem can be particularly hard for young people especially when they’re doing things  like starting high school or work, and forming new friendships and relationships. 

Positive self-esteem for teens is important as it allows them to try new things, take healthy risks and solve problems. In turn, their learning and development will be productive and will set them up for a healthy and positive future.

The self-esteem of a child is a very important aspect of his or her life ,if not the most important aspect because it serves as a motivational function by making it more or less likely that children will take care of themselves amd explore their full potential.

Many at times, when growing up, they face a lot of negativity and violation of their rights which makes it hard for some of them to believe they can be someone better than what they are presently.

Lack of self-esteem is a significant developmental problem for young children today. Research conducted by Prof. Lissette Saavedra, tells us that often unhealthy self-esteem is the underlying cause of fear, anxiety, anger, panic attacks, dependence and lack of assertiveness, depression, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, social anxiety disorders and dependent personality disorders.

With all of this developmental problems that comes with lack of self esteem in children;

Dear Parents, Guardians ans Teachers, Let us therefore do all within our capacity to help our children grow whilst having a postive mindset towards themselves always.