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I believe there's a fair amount of evidence that praising effort, not cleverness or 'being gifted', is much more productive for children in the long run.
by zelos 11y ago
I believe there's a fair amount of evidence that praising effort, not cleverness or 'being gifted', is much more productive for children in the long run.
- Jemmeh 11y agoYes, this! Praise effort. Tell them it's okay to fail, heck it's even GREAT to fail because each failure puts you closer to success. It's not a "You are talented or not". Sure some people start out with an advantage but everyone has to hone their skills through practice and effort.