Teen Self-Esteem

Many factors impact teen self-esteem, including social media, peer pressure, intense competition, body image, high expectations from parents and other adults, and intense schedules. When an adolescent constantly does not feel "good enough" it can have long-term and serious psychological impacts, including low self-esteem. As parents of teens, we want to nurture and grow our kids' self-esteem so they can face the challenges they may have in life. Fortunately, there are many ways we can have a positive impact and improve self-esteem in teens.

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All Teen Self-Esteem

There are many reasons why teens lose some of their self-confidence during puberty, including developing bodies, hormone surges, peer pressure, academics, and new social situations. Add in social media, and these stressors can have a negative impact on the self-esteem of a young person.

Low self-esteem is common during adolescence. Low self-esteem is a mood disorder when a person views themselves as inadequate, unlovable, and/or incompetent. When a teen has negative self-esteem, it can control every thought and produce ongoing self-defeating behavior.

The good news is there are many ways we can build up our teens’ self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem protects kids from peer pressure, drug use, early sexual activity, and other dangerous behavior.

Good self-esteem can also help teens develop resiliency which is so important in today’s challenging world. Being able to overcome obstacles and setbacks is an important life skill.