Harry

Harry, a shy fourth grader, is very upset because he couldn’t get one rebound in a game of basketball. He comes to you with head down dejected, saying: “I’m tired of being the shortest person in the class. I wish people would stop calling me ‘shorty’.”

1) Which building block of self-esteem do you believe would be most affected? Why? (recognizing that a combination of factors may come into play)

2) What would you specifically say to the student in response to the problem?

3) Which point on the "cycle of self-esteem" would your response most address?