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[quote=Anonymous]My 16 yo is a sensitive, gentle and kind person with low self esteem. It’s reflected in his posture (often slouches and looks down) and in comments he makes about himself. In response to a compliment about doing something well or looking handsome after a haircut, for example, he will make disparaging comments about himself. He does well in school but when he struggles with something is quick to beat himself up and call himself “not very smart” etc. It makes me sad. He has an activity in the fall that is competitive and I can tell that the successes he has with his “team” (not actually a sport) make him feel pretty good but he is resistant to participating in any other activities.

This is sort of a ramble but am wondering if this is the norm with some teens that they grow out of (?) and how I can help him build his confidence. I have poor self esteem myself so maybe I inadvertently am teaching him to be this way or it is a personality trait we are hard wired for in our family. Looking for any helpful input.[/quote]

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