A person may alter or reinvent his or her identity many times between childhood and adulthood. Factors like gender, ethnicity, religious background, interests, talents, and hobbies all play a part in a child's emerging concept of self. Read on for more on the importance of identity, how to help girls build a positive self image, and how to plant the seeds for adult happiness.
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Bullying and the Special Needs Child
Emerging research indicates that a child with a disability is more likely to be physically or verbally bullied than his...
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The Development of Self-Concept
Imagine that you live across the street from an empty lot. One day, you notice that workers have placed piles of...
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Caught in the Middle: Raising a Multiracial Teen in a Rural Place
Ethnicity and Identity During adolescence, most teens are preoccupied with questions about self and identity such as...
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Adolescence: Social and Relational Changes
Identity When asked to describe themselves, very young children tend to mention their possessions ("I have a red...
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Developing and Maturing
After being bombarded with messages from parents, family, peers, television, the Internet, school, and the community,...
