New research from the University of Washington indicates that kids already have developed a sense of self-esteem by the time they reach age 5. And while some young people feel pretty good about themselves, others develop anxieties about things like body image and a low confidence. On the Sound of Ideas, we'll hear from real kids and ask our expert, how important is developing and maintining positive self-esteem in kids? What about those who deride the "trophy-for-all" mentality?
Guests:
Dr. Lisa Damour, Psychologist, runs Laurel Schools Center for Research and contributor to The New York Times Motherlode blog
Jane Christyson, CEO of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio and her daughter Bridget Mahoney