This ten-page undergraduate paper analyzes developing self-esteem and what factors can affect it. Self-Esteem is the collection of beliefs or feelings that people have about themselves, grown through experience and time. How people define themselves hugely influences their motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. Self-esteem is developed from childhood. For this reason, it is highly important for adults to help children with self-esteem. Adults also need to be equipped with tools that boost self-esteem. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.