The absence of self-esteem characterizes Mead's concept of "self-consciousness" in the child.

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Mead argued that the child's early sense of self is based on a lack of self-consciousness, rather than a lack of self-esteem. It is only through social interaction and taking on the perspectives of others that the child develops a more complex sense of self, including the ability to evaluate oneself and have self-esteem.

The Absence of Self-Esteem Characterizes Mead's Concept of "Self-Consciousness" in the Child