The fallen Forum nephew

I have a five-year old nephew and he told me he hates him self, I asked why and he said because I don't love my self. I just didn't except that

Ask him why he doesn't like himself. Then, give him reasons why he should like himself. Sadly, it doesn't work on me, but it works on other people. :) 

Tell him reasons he should love/like himself, and tell him that others like him for who he is and that is why he should love himself.

Tell him things you love about him, and then ask him what he loves about you. If you don't love yourself, it's not really setting a good example. Try to raise each others self-esteem by spending fun times together, and you'll both be able to heal. :) Love yourself~ because you are loved!

Kids are smarter than we give them credit for. They watch us closely and we effect their behavior as well. Which only gives you a reason to try and love yourself more. That and telling him of all the great things about himself will help him a lot.

I can relate to how hard hearin that is. I suggest you praise him on things he does, and point out what he does well and his good qualities etc.

thanks guys, ill try ^^

I have a niece who's the same way. She said she wants to kill herself and that she hates everything. My sister just put her on medication but I went to her house and annointed her bed and prayed for her and she started doing better. I think your nefew needs a friend and somebody to keep his mind on the good of life and not the bad. Most people hate themselves for one reason or another, that's normal but they can't let it control their lives because there's more to live and yourself than the bad. Good luck, GD Monster. ^^

Oh man...A 5 y.o. that says that, it's heartbreaking.
You need to tell him that he's very special and that you love yourself. I know that sometimes it's not true but he needs to believe that you're ok..more than ok..
Tell him how awesome he is and that when you're with him, you feel great..
Try for him, hun..