I worry that DS2 (6) is developing low self-esteem .
He is youngest in his year and struggled at first academically, although his teacher is happy with his progress.
I wouldn't worrry, except that he seems so very negative about things - EVERYTHING in fact. He gives up easily and says 'I'm stupid', or won't join in things 'because I'll just end up losing'.
His vocab is too full of 'can't' .
He is much loved and I think he gets a lot of attention from DH & I, but somehow I feel that we're failing him, or parenting badly for him to be like this .
We are a busy, active family, and I think sometimes we are just going 'too fast' for DS2, or that our expectations are too high.
Last night, completely out of the blue, DS2 said that I was 'always shouting at him'. I was shocked as I don't think it's true (although I do shout about things like getting ready for bed / shoes on/ switch TV off etc if he and DS1 (9) don't respond.
Has anyone gone about a process of changing their behaviour to help grow a child's confidence.
What sorts of things do you need to do to build a child's confidence??
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How do you build a child's self-esteem?
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Cornflakemum · 03/11/2008 12:24
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