Many vulnerable young people getting support in semi-independent homes require professional input to work on their self-esteem. Improving self-esteem in this important stage of a young persons life is crucial for a bright future of any vulnerable child. Many can bounce back during socialising. However, many children require proper support to regain self-esteem. Semi supported living in semi-independent homes is the best help they can get. However, to find the right solution, it is important to identify the cause of the problem. This article lists the most common causes of low self-esteem.

Preoccupied Caregivers 

Preoccupied parents or caregivers is the primary reason why some children require support for self-esteem. It is important for parents to pay attention to the achievements of their children. The child’s academic performance or sports performance must get noticed in school or at home. This makes the child feel acknowledged and important. The child should believe that parents/caregivers are concerned about her emotional and other needs. This belief also makes the child feel more accountable. Semi-independent care homes provide the required support and environment that boost self-esteem.  

Disapproving Authority Figures

The absence of appreciation also causes such issues. Parents/caregivers must appreciate academic, sports, arts or any other achievement of the child. Instead of words of appreciation, children often get to hear “not good enough” or “you can do better”. In such scenarios, children require additional support to grow into a self-confident adult with a positive self-image. Despite their sincere efforts and actual achievements, some children always get criticized. Parents/caregivers should appreciate so that children can be confident and comfortable in their own skin.

Authority Figures in Conflict

Children observe negative emotions when they see parents or other caregivers in conflict. Parents/caregivers should avoid conflicts especially in the presence of children to create a trustful situation for children. Parents or primary caregivers should avoid acting unpredictably around children. When the authority figures are in excessive conflicts, children might feel that they are contributing to the painful circumstances of their parents. 

Bullying With Unsupportive Parents

Children can regain their self-esteem after bullying if they have the support of aware and responsive parents or caregivers. What if they already feel unsafe at home and bullied outside the home? This can develop the feeling of being abandoned, lost and hopeless. They feel so damaged that when someone tries to befriend, they see it as a favour. Semi-independent care homes are for such children who have experienced challenges due to bullying and have unsupportive parents.  

Bullying With Over Supportive Parents

Indiscriminately supporting children can leave them feeling unprepared for the world. Though parents should develop an initial thick outer layer, children should also learn to withstand life challenges outside the home. Feeling that they always need support from parents can deprive them of their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Bullying With Uninvolved Parents

Children often downplay their bullying experience if parents or caregivers are always occupied. Children should be able to ask for attention when needed. Children in this situation need the parents’ time and attention to gain self-esteem.    

Academic Challenges Without Parents Support

Parents or caregivers must step in when the children are struggling in school. Parents should give the support children need to improve academic performance. 

Trauma 

Emotional, physical or sexual abuse can be the biggest cause of this problem. Some children are forced into emotional and physical position against their will. They stop trusting and this has a profound impact on self-esteem. Such children need support to cope with the abuse. 

Belief Systems and Societal Culture

This belief system can be religious or social. Parents should avoid judging children on the basis of an established belief system or culture

Self-esteem is important for a positive self-image and growth of a child. Such children can get support in semi-independent homes and regain their self-esteem.