Creating self-esteem
According
to “Campos y Muños” (1992) we can see how self-esteem
is created from the following elements:
Elements
of high self-esteem
As children
they:
Were
treated with love.
Were
given security.
Had
firm behavioural rules (not violent).
Were
taught how to respect others.
Were
taught how to dream.
Were
shown they could achieve everything they wanted.
Were
looked after health wise in a normal way.
Were
shown how to be independent.
There are
elements that help to improve self-esteem.
Sense
of pertinence: we need to feel like we are part of something.
We are part of a family, a community, in which people love us and
respect us. We are respected with out costumes, history, language,
etc.
Feel
that we are loved by:
family – they love us and look after us, if this is not the
case we look for a substitute family; friends that we can share
momentous occasions with; neighbours, that respect us.
Be recognized
for our qualities,
capacities, skills, advantages, etc.
