Quote Originally Posted by submissivemark View Post
Now once you learn a lesson, your self esteem increases, doesn't it?

It does if the lesson is given in a caring manner. But all too many (in all walks of life,) teach condescendingly. Which does no one any good except to the already overblown ego of the 'teacher'... and that is only in the eyes of said 'teacher'.

You are fortunate if you don't have to experience that type of treatment.