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My 7 year old has low self esteem and belittles others

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sam46264
sam46264

He is mean to his younger brother and belittles everyone trying to make it seem like he is the best at everything including us (his parents). His real mom is getting on him about his grades (which aren't below C's) and is threatining to take things away from him. He is a super sweet boy most of the time, but school and other activities that involve other kids he is rather rude and tries to talk himself up even if he has never tried the activity before. This causes him to be bullied by older kids and he always says he never did anything to cause the bullying. Is there anything we can do at our house to help him?

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  • stephie2
    stephie2 sam46264

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    It is so sad that his birth mother is constantly at him. 

    I think that he may need some reassurance that he is doing really well.  When he is at your house it may be good to give him some praise and focus on the good things that he does and what he achieves.  Also try to get him to help his little brother with things (as he is so clever) and it may help them build a stronger bond.  Have a chat to him about the bullies and ask him how he would like you to help too so that he can see he has a supporter in your home.

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