Is Building Your Child Up Just Setting Them Up for a Fall Down the Road?

When we build our children up unrealisticly just to enhance their self-esteem, are we setting them up for a fall down the road?  Yes, yes, and yes.  Think about what happens to their self-esteem when other people hit them with the reality of their ability later in life. It isn't pretty.

Absolutely necessary to build your children up, just make sure that you are being honest when  complimenting them.