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Solution #1- Inform parents on the good and bad praises to give to a child and how to help them develop a higher self-esteem.
"Careful with the kudos: what builds durable self-esteem in kids? A scientific study offers some clues." //Scouting// May-June 2010: 18. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. Document URL  [] Person praise: is like handing self-esteem to your child on a platter, not actually showing it. Process praise: saying things that are true and not opinions will have your child more believing toward their self. Person praise gives you no recipe for facing challenges or recovering from setbacks, Process praise is about what you do to be successful, so it's informative. -Self-esteem can only be cultivated through an abundance of praise and an absence of criticism. -"Praise Junkies" You love to tell your children that they're smart or beautiful or talented, but such praise is like junk food--tasty but ultimately unsatisfying. -By age 7, kids can see through false praise. "The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance." //Publishers Weekly// 4 Aug. 2008: 58. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. Document URL [] - Kids raised to believe they are extraordinary or "special" are more likely to be unhappy and disappointed. -Being "ordinary" and realizing reality will often have a better outcome. -Parents who "run interference," protecting their children from inevitable disappointments are not helping. It is better to let the child experience and discover things on their own. -They should be able to realize the consequences of their decisions on their own. It will help them learn.

Solution #2- Instead of tearing yourself and others down, build yourself up with different techniques.
Oglethorpe, Alice. "Confidence queens from age 9 to 99: the next time you feel less than happy with your body, remember these 10 self-esteem role models. They prove that no matter what your age, you can believe in your own beauty--inside and out." //Shape// Feb. 2011: 174+. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. Document URL [] Techniques- -Amaze Yourself- do things you love doing while completing challenges. -Treasure your health everyday. Doing something like walking for a little or even using chapstick can make yourself feel better about your body and health. -Practice Positive Thinking, Don't say or think anything bad about yourself for a weeks time. Only point out good things. -Defy Expectations, just be yourself. There is no need for you to be just like anyone else. -Refuse to be invisible, stand out! -Do not compare yourself to others. -Own the place. Be confident everywhere in any way you can be. :)

McCrimmon, Mitch. "Low Self Esteem." //Leaders Direct//. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. . -Low self-esteem causes people to not try new things or assert themselves in anything because they have the fear of failing... so why even try?- Try new things and if you fail, try again and again. -Low self-esteemed people often blame others for things they did out of fear. -Admit to things. -How do you fix most your problems with having a low self-esteem? Well you can't change a situation your in or yourself, but you can change your attitude towards things. -Instead of listing all the bad things about a situation, list all the good things. -Dwelling on yourself is the worst thing to do. Find ways to distract yourself.

Pemo, Tenzin. "Low Self Esteem Solutions: 3 Easy Ways To Improve Your Self Esteem Today." //Artipot//. 20 Feb. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. . -Getting help from others is very important. -Have your friends support you. Ask them to tell you what they like about you and what you do well. -Sometimes you may also need to just talk about how your feeling... like venting. Talk to a friend or family member. Ask for some advice. -Positive self-talk could also help. -Try new things that you have never even thought about doing... like karate or chess. -Signs of low self-esteem....... passive people. They always care what they look like, how thing or fat they are. Often look uncomfortable and don't like to get blamed for anything.

G, Jill. "8 More Low Self Esteem Solutions." //Anxiety Self Help//. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. . -Find something you are passionate about, spending time doing things you like gives you a great boost of energy. -Put out positive energy. When you’re at a red light, look in the rear view mirror and wish that person well. -See mistakes as chances for growth. -Random acts of kindness. Even though not everyone can see that your helping, you will feel it inside. -Don't gossip or criticize anyone. -Living with anxiety and pain can really take a toll on your self-esteem. Keep your head up.