Self-esteem is the rallying cry in education in the 21st Century. T-Ball teams no longer keep score. Single elimination playoffs are out of vogue. Chess club now gives "participant" trophies to every member. Schools have removed the stigmatizing “F” from failing papers and replaced with a somehow-less-esteem-destroying “U”.
In all the efforts to build up self-esteem, this generation of children is being deprived of a very necessary skill – the ability to handle defeat. Nobody wins them all. A good major league baseball team will lose sixty or more games a year. A really historically great one will still lose
Self-esteem
No Pressure Part II
September 13th, 2010 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Academics, Behavior, Learning, Self-esteem
Several devoted readers have asked about my son, Max, and his long-awaited test with the school psychologist. I appreciate the concern on two fronts: 1) It’s always nice to know that people are taking an interest in my son and 2) I can write this follow-up without sounding like bragging, since you asked for it.
For those new to the site, or perhaps those who just forgot about my column (it has been six months now), Max was slated to be tested for the Gifted program (called ALPHA – it’s an acronym, but
For those new to the site, or perhaps those who just forgot about my column (it has been six months now), Max was slated to be tested for the Gifted program (called ALPHA – it’s an acronym, but
During your child’s teen years, it’s inevitable that you will have all sorts of awkward conversations with them. Whether it’s a discussion about smoking, drinking, or relationships… there will be quite a few uncomfortable moments between the both of you. These days, there’s a new topic to add onto that list. Now more than ever, kids are inquiring about plastic surgery. How should you respond?
It’s More Serious Than You Think
Cosmetic surgery may seem like something innocent, but you need to consider your child’s underlying motives. Is she being teased in school for having too large of a nose or too
It’s More Serious Than You Think
Cosmetic surgery may seem like something innocent, but you need to consider your child’s underlying motives. Is she being teased in school for having too large of a nose or too
Whom Does Your Kid Associate with?
November 17th, 2009 Posted by Joe Lawrence | Adolescence, Behavior, Helpful hints, Self-esteem, Teens
The drama encircling Jon and Kate Gosselin got me thinking about a tidbit of wisdom passed to me by my father. Watching the actions of Jon and who he is associating with tells me about his character without ever talking to him. My father used to tell me if you want to be a champion, run with champions.
You become known for who you associate with. I used to think this advice was not fair. I had some friends who in hindsight I would not let my daughter even talk to, let alone hang out with. Then I thought it was
You become known for who you associate with. I used to think this advice was not fair. I had some friends who in hindsight I would not let my daughter even talk to, let alone hang out with. Then I thought it was
Getting Together With Friends…
October 28th, 2009 Posted by Jacob P. | Adolescence, Behavior, Elementary, Emotions, Entertainment, Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers, Parties, Preschool, Self-esteem, Teen Perspective, Teens
As a teen or kid, having and getting together with friends is very important and crucial to growing up properly.
There are many benefits to having kids get together with friends. First of all, this helps kids build social skill that they will need throughout life. Secondly, friends are fun, and life should be a fun experience. Finally, well...friends are friends. Period. (more...)
There are many benefits to having kids get together with friends. First of all, this helps kids build social skill that they will need throughout life. Secondly, friends are fun, and life should be a fun experience. Finally, well...friends are friends. Period. (more...)
