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Low self-esteem is the root cause of adolescent violence, drug abuse, sexual promiscuity, and gang activity. If a young person does not feel good about himself, he will “cave in” to the coercion of his peers in hopes of winning the approval and acceptance of others. New, ground-breaking research conducted by the ARKGroup in cooperation with the University of Texas School of Public Health (Houston) provides a new paradigm for understanding how self-esteem is generated in children. This research shows the essential connection between a child’s sense of self-esteem and the quality of his relationships with the primary adults (parents, teachers, counselors, etc.) in his life. ARK teaches adults to relate to kids in caring, supportive ways that enable youngsters to feel valued and loved and that elevate children’s self-esteem.
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