![]() To guide parents and caregivers in helping feed belief in Aussie kids, Dr. But we can support our children, with the insights in the Weet-Bix Feed their Belief Report demonstrating they value their relationship with us and that they benefit from our guidance in developing identity, self-esteem, optimism and resilience.” I’ve seen how self-belief can diminish and take with it a child’s potential. “As a dad to six of my own children, I know how challenging it can be for kids as they progress through their teenage years. ![]() Plus, they’re going through all the physical and neurological development that is par for the course of growing up. ![]() From social media and pop culture to academic and societal pressures, and even global issues like climate change. Even before the ongoing pandemic, today's youth face significant challenges to their self-belief. Parenting expert and relationships speaker, author and researcher, Dr Justin Coulson, says, “The world can be really unkind to our kids. “By sharing these insights in the Weet-Bix Feed their Belief Report, we’re hoping to help parents and caregivers understand the factors that impact their child’s ability to believe in themselves, feel positive about the world around them and ready to face the challenges life will inevitably throw their way”, he said. However, it sadly shows that a child’s mindset declines in positivity as they progress through their school years. High school students averaged a lower rating in seven out of eight domains, compared to primary school students, with the report revealing a self-belief crisis with only half (50%) of students in Year 12 feeling optimistic, compared to 70% of students in Year 7 and 91% of kids at kindergarten.ĭave Gower, Founder of Forge Wellbeing, and a father of three says, “Our data provides an unparalleled insight into the wellbeing of Aussie kids. Pulling on survey responses from more than 27,000 students, the report explores the current mindset amongst Australian children as they progress through school across eight key wellbeing domains: Positive Emotions Meaning Optimism Positive Relationships Competence Engagement Self-Esteem and Social Contribution. However, experts say children’s self-belief was already in decline due to a range of other influences.ĭata uncovered by Forge Wellbeing in one of the biggest studies of its kind and released as part of The Weet-Bix Feed their Belief Report, found a significant decline (35%) in self-esteem, optimism, competence and positive emotions between Kindergarten and Year 12. 80% of teenagers report positive relationships with parents and friends and strong values around social contribution\Ī new report from iconic Australian breakfast brand Weet-Bix™ has revealed that declining self-esteem is the biggest mental wellbeing issue facing Aussie kids, with 1 in 5 students already reporting negative self-esteem as they enter high school.Īs a new school year begins, it’s a stark reminder of the need to promote mental and emotional wellbeing alongside physical health to support Aussie kids in reaching their potential and building resilience after two years of pandemic-related turbulence.10% of all high school students say they don’t feel positive at all. 40% of Year 12 students don’t feel optimistic.1 in 5 students already feel negative about their self-esteem when they enter high school.The Weet-Bix™ Feed their Belief Report uncovers the mindset of 27,000 Aussie kids and provides tips to fuel their self-belief from parenting expert Dr.
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