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Self-Esteem
The article by Sharon Begley in the July 13, 1998 issue of Newsweek entitled "You're OK, I'm Terrific; 'Self-Esteem' Backfires" talks about one of the possible problems with instilling self-esteem in today's youth: violence. The article proposes that "narcissists are super sensitive to criticism and slights, because deep down they suspect that their feeling of superiority is build on quicksand." I agree with the ....
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.... are closely associated with each other.
The relationship between conceit and aggression seems to originate with exaggerated and unwarranted self-esteem toward one's self. A solution to this problem could be increased awareness toward the consequences of constant and meaningless praise. Another solution could be to try to measure success more on achievement rather than self-esteem. Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step in creating ....
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