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Building Self-Esteem in Children: The Christian Dimension
Self-esteem is as important to children as the air they breathe. In addition to a clear definition of self-esteem, and a powerful vision of the force of love that inspires self-confidence in children, here are 66 practical principles, brought to life with true stories, to help parents and educators foster an atmosphere in which self-esteem can flourish. This best-selling book has offered its sensible advice to parents and educators in various editions over the last 25 years.
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1985
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December 15, 2021
Beautiful and simple. 60ish easy to understand principles and methods for building self esteem in children. Lots of common sense, but common sense expounded so that the idea becomes better understood. I really liked it. I’d recommend for anyone who has or works with kids.
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April 9, 2023DNF@15%
I obviously cannot give an in-depth review, but my reasons for skimming the rest of the book after the first few chapters may help save someone the trouble…
No single book can possibly detail every interaction you will ever have with a child and give you the blueprint for dealing with each one.
This book tries, to confusing results.
Some of the sections are downright awful. Some are badly titled but contain decent advice (though pretty self-evident).
The expectations put on the parent here are mammoth. I would crash under the weight of these tenets if I tried to take them all on. The child would too, likely. I would consider “how to dissect your child’s life” a much better title. I only take comfort in realizing the sheer number of “dos and don’ts” in here make it unlikely for this book to be taken up as parenting philosophy by many.
Had I been a new parent approaching this book without any experience, I don’t know if I would have been so appalled. I’m glad I didn’t run into it until now, and only picked it up out of curiosity, having just read about self-esteem being a mostly first-world concept.
For my own self-development, I wish this hadn’t been such a “confirmation bias” experience. But it was worse than even I had anticipated.
Oh well.
I obviously cannot give an in-depth review, but my reasons for skimming the rest of the book after the first few chapters may help save someone the trouble…
No single book can possibly detail every interaction you will ever have with a child and give you the blueprint for dealing with each one.
This book tries, to confusing results.
Some of the sections are downright awful. Some are badly titled but contain decent advice (though pretty self-evident).
The expectations put on the parent here are mammoth. I would crash under the weight of these tenets if I tried to take them all on. The child would too, likely. I would consider “how to dissect your child’s life” a much better title. I only take comfort in realizing the sheer number of “dos and don’ts” in here make it unlikely for this book to be taken up as parenting philosophy by many.
Had I been a new parent approaching this book without any experience, I don’t know if I would have been so appalled. I’m glad I didn’t run into it until now, and only picked it up out of curiosity, having just read about self-esteem being a mostly first-world concept.
For my own self-development, I wish this hadn’t been such a “confirmation bias” experience. But it was worse than even I had anticipated.
Oh well.
October 24, 2012
Clear and simple techniques targeted at the younger child, useful in application for teenagers but didn't quite meet my expectations. A worthy read for new parents.
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July 26, 2014Amazing wonderful
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