Pediatric Mental Health Blog
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Fact or Opinion?
Our self-perception can shape how we examine our thoughts. For example, a child with a positive self-perception may get a low grade on a spelling test and think, “I didn’t do well, I’ll study more next time.” While a child with a negative self-perception may think, “I didn’t do well, I’m stupid.”
When helping kids examine their thoughts, it is important for them to sort fact from opinion. Are you stupid or were you underprepared?
Self-Perception in Childhood
Kids are often in positions where they can’t change their circumstances and this lack of control can lead to feelings of despair and negative self-perception. So how can we help them find ways to exercise self-efficacy within the confines of childhood? Connect them with their future selves!
We have created two free, printable exercises to help kids think about their present situation, how they would like things to be different, and their aspirations for the future.