Why Children Begin to Develop Low Self-Esteem

There are a number of interrelated reasons why low self-esteem begins to appear during pre-adolescence.

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Family Why Children Begin to Develop Low Self-Esteem Young children tend to have relatively high measures of self-esteem, but somewhere in pre-adolescence, they begin to actively compare themselves to their peers. This newfound comparison occurs for both cognitive and social reasons that all parents should be aware of. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 10 Best Backpacks for Kids of 2021 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Why Toddlers Are So Committed to Climbing on Everything READ NOW  › 35 Parenting Truths No One Likes Talking About READ NOW  › How to Raise a Child Who Wants to Become the Best Version of Themselves READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy