A school nurse is teaching parents how to build self-esteem in their children. Which is a recommended strategy?
A) Use praise and compliments judiciously
B) Wait for your child to initiate conversation
C) Focus on remedying the child's negative qualities
D) Give your child many opportunities to display abilities
Ans: D
To reinforce the positive qualities, (1) notice examples of ability in many different circumstances and point this out to the child, (2) find occasion to frequently and honestly praise the child, and (3) give the child an opportunity to show ability frequently.
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