Offering practical and achievable methods to help children gain self-respect, this guide enables parents to discover the basics of self-esteem, the relationship between discipline and self-respect, and the reasons for the junior high self-esteem crash. A robust, yet realistic self-esteem is taught through five critical strategies in which gimmicks and good intentions are replaced by the hard work of both parents and children. Following this step-by-step program, parents can help their children to feel better about themselves and to make changes toward building a strong sense of self.