Self Esteem Activities for Boys

With all of the fuss over building self-esteem in teenage girls, sometimes the needs of boys are overlooked. The truth is that boys need to build their self-esteem levels as much as girls do.

  1. Skills

    • When you think about ways to build up a boy's self-esteem, think about things that he does well. An athletic boy should be encouraged to participate in a sport. It could be a team sport such as football or an individual sport such as track or karate. Martial arts can be an excellent choice for a boy who suffers from self-esteem issues.

    Time

    • Make sure that the boy spends time with positive male role models. These may be a father, a family friend, a coach, a teacher or even a pastor. Knowing that a man he respects wants to spend time with him will improve a boy's self-esteem while the role model can help teach him how a man should act.

    Talk

    • Spend time talking with the boy. Pre-adolescent and teenage boys are notorious for single-syllable responses to questions, but it does not have to be that way. Encourage him to talk about things that interest him. Talk about things happening in school, things he sees on television or things that he enjoys doing. Praise him for things that he is doing well. Find out what he is thinking and do not judge even when you are sharing your own opinions.

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