How to Develop Self Esteem in Your Teenage Daughter

Every parent wants their child to feel self assured and confident, and for good reason. Sex and drug usage among teenagers has skyrocketed in recent years, and very few parents are prepared for it. When the issue hits home, it’s often too late to fix the situation.

The problem is especially strong when it comes to teenage girls, who are more eager than boys to gain approval from others. The desire to feel beautiful, loved, and valued can lead girls to participate in negative activities and become troubled teens. Without a solid foundation of confidence and self esteem, these young women are more likely to become victims of sexual assault and other crimes.

As with all child-rearing issues, preparation begins in the home. Studies have shown that youth raised in solid, loving households are 70 percent less likely to submit to peer pressure, and are more apt to set and achieve life goals. A little interest on part of the parents goes a long way.

Some means of developing a child’s character at home include:

• Establishing responsibility through the delegation of chores;
• Praising good behavior, while scrutinizing bad behavior;
• Honing the child’s passions and skills through hobbies;
• Designating daily meal times when the family eats together;
• Designating weekly activity days for the family to be together;
• Complimenting the child on his or her strengths, and noticing their strong points.

When parents show a vested interest in their daughters’ successes, failures, goals, and passions, they create an innate sense of importance. Through their actions, they tell their daughters that they are valuable just as they are, and they need not seek approval from anyone other than themselves. When it comes to creating self esteem, there is no better medicine than love and discipline.

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Angie Woodward is a Registered Nurse in Wyoming and is the founder and owner/director of Trinity Teen Solutions, Inc. TTS is a licensed Christian Boarding School for troubled teen girls and their families. Call 307-645-3384 for a free consultation.

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