Course Name:

PSYCHOSOCIOLOGY FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

Assignment Topic:
FORUM 5%

Prepared for:
DR VOLTISA THARTORI

Prepared by:
SHARNI BALAMURUGAN (MC211015414)
Mellinda Cullen is a 4 years old lovely girl. She always feel happy and good at making friends in her
pre-school classes. From psycho sociology perspective, how kids like Melinda get their own self-
esteem? Support your answer with FIVE points.

To begin, children like Melinda get self-esteem from their surroundings, which begins with great
parenting. Words of encouragement from parents while a youngster is playing or participating in
anything helps them preserve their self-esteem. For example, supporting a youngster who is stuck
while doing a puzzle would make the child believe in themselves more, and the child will try even
harder to finish the puzzle. Responding positively to children would make them feel seen and heard,
minimising feelings of powerlessness. They will adopt a positive perspective, which will boost their
self-esteem.

Second, when children like Melinda engage and socialise with others, they increase their self-esteem
even more. Friendships encourage youngsters to seek out individuals with similar interests, which
helps alleviate feelings of loneliness. Spending quality time with friends at school, for example,
exposes youngsters to strong socialisation skills, which helps them blend in and prevent feeling left
out. The act of being included or welcomed provides the greatest sense of self-esteem. Increasing
one's confidence in interacting with people can help them avoid inferior complexes in the future.
They would understand how to appreciate diversity and think well of themselves despite of
disparities.

Third, when they begin to fulfil their goals, youngsters like Melinda gain self-esteem. It makes no
difference how big or little the objective is but reaching it may boost self-esteem significantly. Goals
might be as basic as finishing one's schoolwork without making too many mistakes. Parents may also
play an important part in this by allowing their children to freely pursue their hobbies and setting
goals for them to achieve success. As kids discover their healthy interests and begin to devote time
to them, even minor progress can help to the development of self-esteem. Parents should instill in
their children the mindset that allows them to pursue their passions despite errors. It encourages
youngsters to boost their self-esteem and believe in themselves.

Fourth, by taking on tasks, youngsters might boost their self-esteem. For example, they must
accomplish a task within the time frame specified. They should become more conscious of their
activities and begin linking them with beneficial and good things. Being responsible teaches children
self-control and allows them to accomplish things at their own time rather than rushing everything at
the last minute. Being responsible necessitates a great deal of discipline, and a disciplined mind is
constantly optimistic and aspires to greater things. The act of fulfilling duties allows youngsters to
find their full potential. The more people learn about themselves, the higher their self-esteem.

Finally, children develop self-esteem by totally embracing themselves as they are. Self-acceptance
must be taught by both parents and teachers. Children who are taught they are enough, loved, and
cared for as they grow up have a high sense of self-esteem. Children frequently want confirmation
that they are valued for who they are, despite of differences they may have with other children. For
example, parents who instill self-love in their children will see their children's self-esteem rise
beyond those who struggle to accept themselves as they are. A child's qualities should be developed
rather than criticised for being who they are. This would eventually aid in gaining higher self-esteem.