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You may be a stronger influence than you realise on a child's self-esteem, as this quiz by Jan Hurst reveals Is self-esteem something that you seek to nurture like a young plant, or do you unwittingly trample over the self-confidence of the children in your care? Find out with this quiz.

Is self-esteem something that you seek to nurture like a young plant, or do you unwittingly trample over the self-confidence of the children in your care? Find out with this quiz.

1 The child you care for brings home some artwork that looks like two-dimensional vomit. Do you:

A Consider it seriously and ask about the 'yellow parts'

B Ask her if she's been sick this afternoon

C Say nothing but pin it on the fridge for her parents to comment on.

2 The best friend of the child in your care constantly corrects his pronunciation. Do you:

A Gently support the lessons so the child can improve his speech

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