Are the parents are the causes why the self-esteem of a child lowers???

Question

ey... you know i'm a little bit confused why the other children blame their parents that their parents are the the causes why their self-esteem lowers.... and also,this could help for my term paper... is it true that parents are the causes why the self-esteem a child lowers???..... please help me...

Answer 1

I would say parents are A reason for lower self esteem, but not THE cause.

A abusive parent would certainly lower a child's self esteem, but so would a verbally abusive friend, or family member.

I also think genetics plays a role, some people are just more prone to depression, then others.

Answer 2

It depends.

I wrote a debate paper on the psychological perspective of spanking. I'm super ANTI-spanking. I can't stand it.
But there have been studies that showed a correlation between spanking and lowered self-esteems in children, as well as anger toward the parents, self doubt, feeling hated, and worthlessness. But that's not every child, of course.
Also, yelling/screaming at a child can lower their self-esteem as well.

My mom used to hit me and yell at me for no reason at all, and I hated myself because of it. It was horrible. I basically had no self-esteem. I didn't eat, talk, or anything.
But, when my dad divorced her 14 or so years ago, I was better.

But anyway, yes... parents CAN lower a childs self-esteem. It doesn't even have to be their child.

Answer 3

Parents and other caregivers can play a role in a child's self-esteem for sure! Messages that you hear over and over again while you are growing up become your internal script, which form your core beliefs-positive or negative. It is very hard to change negative core beliefs, and it does tend to shape the child's view of the world and actions later on. A parent, or caregiver and teacher has to be accountable for how he/she communicates to the child. It is much easier and cheaper to PREVENT low self-esteem then it is to fix it later.

Answer 4

Parents being negative or some people are just shy in nature and it takes some work to get self esteem and break the shyness.

Answer 5

It all depends on the situation. If the parents are constantly putting the child down, not supporting them in what they do and showing that they don't care, then yes. They are the cause of it...

If the child is going through peer pressure in school and kids are making fun of her, but she is not telling the parents. Then no one can help her... It can also be her, who is very unhappy about herself. She may have issues about how she looks, dresses etc. If the parents can't afford brand name clothing, that could be a problem for her....

First and foremost, the child needs to learn to love themselves and the parents have to teach that. But if they don't express how they feel about things to their parents, then the parents can't help.....

Answer 6

Most parents contribute to the self-esteem of children.

Answer 7

You've got a term paper? Your English is horrible, be sure to have someone read it before you turn it in.
And people who blame their parents for everything are just in denial and don't want to take responsibility for their actions or issues. Its easier to just blame it on someone rather than forgive and fix yourself.
Sure Parents may do some horrible things, but each of us have the free will to forgive and learn from their mistakes and make our lives good and fulfilled.

Answer 8

YES!!! In my case my mother always had an idea of me not being good enough. She always called me fat in front of people, which now that i see pictures of my self when I was younger i was near fat.