I grant that some of those who boost self-esteem do so in very ineffective, silly, dangerous and hurtful ways. They misunderstand what it is and are terrible at helping others (including themselves) find it. Mostly they subtract accountability from the human equation.
None-the-less, those with low self-esteem do a lot of unhealthy, dangerous and hurtful things to themselves and others.
Those with high self-esteem (real self-esteem) have the energy and vision to do much good in world.
Love yourself first, then you can love others.
This really means something! Misunderstanding what it means can do real damage.
Usually teachers are aware early in the school year when students are having problems. Then at the fall parent conferences they can give parents suggestions on how to help their children. It is now April and school is almost over, but James’ family has just now figured out that he has self esteem issues. They are about 6 months late.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
And selfish it is Ruthie! You got it right.
MorganZ over 14 years ago
James is a “lerning machine” ?? Looks like Mom & Auntie aren’t that big a help.
lightenup Premium Member over 14 years ago
All of these self-esteem boosters do seem to make people selfish.
What was the point of the April comment?
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Might effect his future ernings, Morgan?
davidf42 over 14 years ago
lighenup said:
What was the point of the April comment?Maybe I’m dense, but I didn’t get it either.
celeconecca over 14 years ago
Selfish steam! That’s when your self esteem outgrows your ego and your head gets big!
I love Ruthie-speak
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
It could be why they live in a traler hoem, freeholder1
carmy over 14 years ago
He’s a lean, mean lerning machine!
kab2rb over 14 years ago
me i think thats a cool shirt. unless grandpa thinks he still has a chance since school no ended for summer.
alfracto over 14 years ago
@lightenup
I grant that some of those who boost self-esteem do so in very ineffective, silly, dangerous and hurtful ways. They misunderstand what it is and are terrible at helping others (including themselves) find it. Mostly they subtract accountability from the human equation.
None-the-less, those with low self-esteem do a lot of unhealthy, dangerous and hurtful things to themselves and others.
Those with high self-esteem (real self-esteem) have the energy and vision to do much good in world.
Love yourself first, then you can love others.
This really means something! Misunderstanding what it means can do real damage.
Learning what it means is essential.
anorok2 over 14 years ago
I’m still waiting for the April explantion. Can someone elucidate?
1148559 over 14 years ago
I don’t get the April thing either.
drfavre over 14 years ago
Usually teachers are aware early in the school year when students are having problems. Then at the fall parent conferences they can give parents suggestions on how to help their children. It is now April and school is almost over, but James’ family has just now figured out that he has self esteem issues. They are about 6 months late.
pschearer Premium Member over 14 years ago
His shellfish team?
(Freeholder: The “ernings” joke was cute, but the effect was undercut by “effect” instead of “affect”.)
(Susan and others: Google Toolbar includes a spelling checker for text boxes such as these. I’m sure you’ll be able to fing it.)
Midnite Wine about 6 years ago
Ruthie’s mom showing buggy what for