Positive self-esteem for teens is important as it allows them to try new things, take healthy risks and solve problems. acting independent and maturetaking pride in their accomplishments/acheivementsaccepting frustration and dealing with it responsibly trying new things and challenges helping others when possibleHow a person feels about themselves is a result of their experiences and how they deal with situations. The most common causes of low self-esteem in teenagers are:unsupportive parents, carers or others that play an influential role in their lifefriends who are bad influencesstressful life events such as divorce or moving housestrauma or abusepoor performance at school or unrealistic goalsmood disorders such as depressionanxietybullying or lonelinessongoing medical issues