Raising Self Esteem in at-Risk Youth Various studies have proven that adolescents ’ acts and behaviors are basically related to how they feel towards themselves. And, teens, who feel low self-esteem, are more likely into drugs and alcohol. However, how can self-esteem be developed among teenagers? According to Stanley Coopersmith, a popular psychologist ; there are three main vital factors to raise self-esteem among the youth. They should more love and appreciated within their homes. In the same way, parents must be firm and disciplinarian in setting guidelines among the children. There should be open communication and democratic system inside the house. Relatively, in order to develop high self-esteem among them, they must be oriented earlier about the significance of proper behaviors and acts, in order to feel good about own self, as well as to develop competence in them, through giving them tasks. Parents must teach children to become...