Read the text given below and write a summary using your own words. do not include your personal information on your summary. self esteem is simply how you feel about yourself and how you judge your values. this evaluation has a profound impact on the choices you make since it determines what you consider yourself capable and worthy of doing. though there are various causes of lack of self esteem two of them are discussed below:
Negligence of parents is one of the causes for lack of self esteem. in many cases when we were Young our feeling about ourselves are heavily influenced by how others feel about us and treat us especially our parents or guardians. everyone deserves a loving family but some young people have the misfortune of not getting adequate support at home. for example some parents or guardians may not be able to provide their children with the care guidance and attention they need and deserve. this can causes significant self esteem problem for young people.
the other cause for lack of self esteem is negative peer pressure. just as the way we were treated by parents or guardians can greatly influence our self esteem so can the way we are treated by our peers. being part of a social group that brings you down by not respecting you by pressuring you to do things you are not comfortable with, by not valuing your thoughts and feeling, etc. can cause you to feel like something is wrong with you. this is very damaging to how you see yourself.