reducing_your_childs_self_esteem minnesota_chris the little shits think they're the center of the world nowadays. It's usually the parent's fault, the parent think they are the most important thing in the world, an extension of their own self-pride. Rather than raising your children to be self-important, teach your children to be brave and kind. A good way to start is to give them lots of love and nos. Also, show the world to them, especially all the pain in the world. 080530 ... sameolme Try putting a pressure release valve on all of their e devices. This will help reduce excess e steam. 080530 ... dafremen Teaching them to OBEY regardless of their thoughts about it should do the trick. 080530 ... sameolme Self esteem is overrated. Opinions about your self are not nearly as valuable as confidence in actualizing yourself. Nurture self confidence. 080530 ... unhinged 'just do what i tell you to do just cause i told you to do it and don't give me any lip about it' was one of my father's mantras when i was a kid 080530 what's it to you? who go blather from