itterp21 :
Been working/chores since 10 years old it did nothing for self esteem." "Maybe lack of validation and acknowledgement is the problem🤔" "Therefore recognition, appreciation, celebration build self-esteem in children not working" Short explanation on labor is secondary
Working hard can build skills, discipline, and survival—but labor alone does not create self-esteem. A child can work from a very young age and still feel invisible if their effort is treated only as expectation, obligation, or exploitation rather than something seen and valued. Self-esteem is built first through recognition, encouragement, appreciation, and celebration—through feeling acknowledged as a person, not just for productivity. Labor is secondary: work may strengthen confidence, but only after a child’s sense of worth has been nurtured by validation, support, and emotional security. Without that foundation, work can teach endurance while leaving self-worth untouched.
2026-06-23 12:19:31