subject: Some Advice For Low Self Confidence [print this page] Another reason people lose self confidence can be through a traumatic event in their life. Some people can grow from such an experience; others will dwell on it and become fearful. One's childhood also affect one's confidence. A quarrel between parents, a parent's over expectation can cause self confidence issues in a child's mind. Parents should talk with children about their problems and give them suitable advice to help them breed confidence.