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I had a similar experience. Please don't praise kids for being "smart", teach them that putting real effort into something will pay off.

• AstralStorm 6y ago
  You need to do both. Don't be that stereotypical Asian parent, pushing and never praising. It works only sometimes, and the kids will curse you for their empty, wasted in third, life.
  • greenyoda 6y ago
    Just because you don't praise kids for being "smart" doesn't mean you can't praise them for their actual accomplishments.
    • MaKey 6y ago
      That's what I was trying to say, praise kids for their actual accomplishments.