In the United States, children obtain their source of self-esteem from their peers for the first time during the ‘school years.’ If they are rejected by their peer group, this often has very long lasting effects on a person – well into adulthood. Specifically, all children can expect to experience a drop in self-esteem at this age. They then determine their worth by comparing themselves to their peers across four domains: their social circle, academics, athletics, and appearance. How can we help children who are feeling less than average in any one of these areas? What about other cultures – what do school-aged children use to measure their worth and sense of self-esteem?