HEAR! HEAR!
Self esteem may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Kevin Drum’s got the link and lots of comments.
4 Responses to “HEAR! HEAR!”
 Comment by Tim Haas January 27th, 2005 at 10:58 am |
Indeed! Self-esteem is a result, not a condition. |
 Comment by Jason January 27th, 2005 at 1:06 pm |
It (almost) goes without saying that Baumeister’s conclusions are directly supportive of homeschooling, too. Self-discipline and self-control can NOT be taught in a g-school, where institutionalized discipline (‘zero tolerance’) and organizational control have become the norm. Leading back to Tim’s comment: self-discipline and self-control are best developed in early childhood, leading to a sense of self-esteem that is based on a mixture of personal identity and approval from adults. |
 Comment by speedwell January 28th, 2005 at 10:15 am |
Tim, that’s perfect. I’ve been looking for a way to describe why I think self esteem is important, but not some sort of entitlement. Mind if I steal it? |
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Comment by Tim Haas January 28th, 2005 at 11:16 am |
As long as you promise to think well of yourself afterward … [g] |