There are two types of self-esteem problems. Either it is too high or too low. But more often people seek help in the second case.
The situation can be fixed. It is only important to notice in time that the child reacts painfully to criticism from others.
How teenagers with low self-esteem behave, reports Kaktus Media with reference to psychologist Elena Malkina.
The specialist claims that the exact cause of the problem can be determined using diagnostic techniques.
After this, you can provide support to the teenager, but first you need to identify the signs.
Signs of a problem
1. The child may express dissatisfaction with himself, his appearance, may be self-critical, or he may react painfully to criticism and the opinions of others.
2. If the child is indecisive or afraid of making a mistake. This can also include envy of other people's successes or the desire to please others.
3. The next sign is hostility or a defensive reaction, justification of one’s actions.
4. And the last point is problems with excess weight and pessimism.
The specialist also points out that a teenager may perceive temporary difficulties and failures as permanent.
All these signs indicate low self-esteem, which can cause problems in the future.
