Reply To: Children and Prizes–Hindering Intrinsic Self Worth

Just to add to the understanding of self esteem/worth. There is a difference between self-esteem and self-conceit. Self conceit is an exaggerated opinion of one’s own qualities which leads to gaavah–that’s really not ok.

Self esteem/worth is intertwined with emunah, a realization of gadlus ha’odom because we are a tzelem Elokim, and Hashem gave us kochos to reach our potential.

One can only achieve that with the proper internal tools that will guide the desires one has to become what Hashem wants them to be.

Proper chinuch is an integral part of making this all happen and blend together in a balanced way.