This paper develops an analysis on the topic of self esteem for teenagers, in relationship with the ability of gaining success and happiness. I had under observation the role of the family and of school background in the development of self esteem. I highlighted the fact that complicated tasks create internal conflicts, which later may lead to the loss of self respect and trust in personal capacities. The end of this paper presents a research done in 2017, based on a survey which had, apart from other objectives, the role of investigating the didactic message upon the confidence of adolescents.