Self Esteem in Children

Self esteem is an important part of your child’s development. A child with high self esteem can achieve wonderful things in his/her future like being a leader in the community and company. Building self esteem in children who had theirs taken away from them is extremely challenging but not impossible. Many of the children who come to live in the cottages at the Children’s Village have little to no self esteem when they first arrive. With the help of loving house parents, our children have gained the self esteem that is so desperately needed after their difficult past.

When you are building a child’s self esteem, it is important to remember to always be positive.
Children need constant reassurance and praise for their job well done no matter how large or small the accomplishment. Remember to praise your children after they receive an "A" on a test, win a soccer game, or finally learned how to play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" on the piano. Even if your child fails at an activity remember to be positive and support them by saying "I know you can do better next time." Reassurance from a parent, guardian, or adult role model can go along way in creating a strong self esteem.

If you would like to learn more about the Children’s Village, Christian City, or how to sponsor the children, please visit our website at www.christiancity.org.