Teenage Girls’ Self Esteem Issues And How To Help Them

by Inspiration4Living.com

So, how do you counteract all of these negative thoughts affecting a teenage girl’s self esteem? It isn’t easy, because a teenager listens to her friends’ opinions and shares their values. She really needs to be able to confide in someone she can trust – who is older and more level-headed – but who is still “cool” enough to know what he or she is talking about and respond to her in a positive way. Encourage her to interact with older people who will treat her as an equal and allow her to voice her opinions and concerns. Be aware of the way you refer to her and yourself – don’t make negative remarks about your own appearance or hers.

To boost a teenage girl’s self esteem, try to get your teen girl to participate in some kind of physical activity, such as a team sport, aerobics, swimming, or martial arts. She will gain support from her teammates or friends who join in the activity with her. The drop-out rate for female athletes is lower than that of the general population and they generally do much better academically.

Ask if she would like to volunteer her time helping others or at the local animal shelter. This is a very fulfilling endeavor and will boost a teenage girl’s self esteem by knowing that she is making a difference.

If her school work allows it, encourage her to get a part-time job. This will improve her self esteem and give her a little extra money so that she can buy herself some of those “must-have” teenage items. It will also teach her the value of money and the sense of accomplishment from doing the job. Avoid stereotypes – if she wants to learn how to fix a car, then let her do it. Input from her father is very important, so get him involved with your efforts to improve this teenage girl’s self esteem.

There are many ways to improve a teenage girl’s self esteem – you just have to find the ones that fit your teen – and remember that with your help, she’ll outgrow all of her self esteem problems and turn into a wonderful woman.

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