[header] How to develop your son's self esteem [title] Give boys an emotional vocabulary, as they are not generally encouraged to talk or think about feelings as girls are. [step] They often simply lack the words to express emotion. ( a classic example is when children complain of tummy aches when just miserable. 
) so teaching him to say when he feels angry, frustrated, sad, happy or lonely may appear odd but it is vital that these channels of communication are opened. Your son must know that it's ok and healthy to have and talk about these feelings.