tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10272783.post110701419776263892..comments2023-12-29T21:03:40.485-08:00Comments on A Christ Follower's Journal : Study - Self Esteem Not So EsteemedRandy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10272783.post-1107653224615515472005-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:002005-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:00I wanted to wait a few days before responding to y...I wanted to wait a few days before responding to your post to see if others would join in. <br /><br />I was a big fan of the self-esteem movement in my teens and twenties. As a salesman, I read every book on the subject. <br /><br />As time went by, however, it became clear to me that telling somebody they're great at something when they are not, or failing to confront in love when they're doing something poorly is not good parenting, teaching, or managing.<br /><br />Of course, I agree with you, that some systems and cultures take an approach that is potentially debilitating in the other direction. That isn't my cup of tea, either. <br /><br />Interesting, though, how humans are capable of thriving even when they are in very poor surroundings.Randy Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10272783.post-1107217831060246252005-01-31T16:30:00.000-08:002005-01-31T16:30:00.000-08:00Nope. That's it. I don't think I ever post a com...Nope. That's it. I don't think I ever post a comment that isn't a joke so take them as just that.<br /><br />Nice to meet ya.Wittysexkittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241024743991727305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10272783.post-1107061707723046172005-01-29T21:08:00.000-08:002005-01-29T21:08:00.000-08:00Your user name suggests that I need to be careful ...Your user name suggests that I need to be careful as to how to take your comment. It is pretty witty on its face. Is there more to your commentary?Randy Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10272783.post-1107037284763512582005-01-29T14:21:00.000-08:002005-01-29T14:21:00.000-08:00Great. I was really hoping I would have the oppor...Great. I was really hoping I would have the opportunity to tell my offspring on a daily basis they suck without being flogged as some sort of child abuser.Wittysexkittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241024743991727305noreply@blogger.com