What Is Part of Our Identity

Our identity answers the question:
👉 “Who am I?”

Parts of our identity can be:

• Self-image – how I see myself
• Roles – for example: friend, sister, brother, student
• Groups – family, friends, class, sports team
• Culture and background – language, traditions
• Values – what I think is important (being kind, brave, helpful)

Identity affects how children:

💭 Think

A child with a positive self-image may think:
“I can learn this!”

A child with a negative self-image may think:
“I’m not good at anything.”

😊 Feel

Children who feel they belong to a group (family or friends) often feel safer and happier.

🤝 Act

Children are influenced by their groups.
If their friends are kind → they are more likely to be kind.
If their group teases others → they may start doing the same.

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Identity is everything that makes you YOU.
When children feel valued, accepted, and loved, their confidence grows and they become stronger inside 🌸