Please read the Case Study: The Cause of the Failed Star and answer the following questions in a one page paper:

How does Jake’s comparing himself to other children reflect typical social and personality development in middle childhood?

What parenting style do Jake’s parents seem to have adopted, and how is this affecting Jake’s view of himself?

Why doesn’t Jake believe his parents when they say he’s a star and a winner?  How might they change their parenting style to promote genuine self-esteem in Jake?

How do you see Jake’s self-concept affecting the decisions he makes?

What specific actions would you advise Jake to take that might change his self-concept and raise his self-esteem?