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Independence: The Birthplace of Self Esteem

Independence: The Birthplace of Self Esteem

Pilar Bewley

... When a child is shown how to do something, and then she’s allowed to do it on her own (as the Montessori method encourages), she understands that she is viewed as capable and trustworthy in the eyes of adults.  This raises her self-esteem more than any amount of verbal praise ever will. ...