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St Peter's Prep Schools ... The Difference Part 10
Praising children as ‘smart’ does not prevent them from under-performing. It might actually be causing…
St Peter's Prep Schools ... The Difference Part 9
I discussed the self-esteem movement and the growing challenge to its belief that a performance was inextricably linked to self-esteem. As parents we are proud of our children, try to protect them from disappointment and often demonstrate our love by expressing our admiration for them. …
St Peter's Prep Schools ... The Difference Part 8
The Power and Peril of Praise In the western society with which we are familiar, the manner in which we encourage our children has been universally accepted. On witnessing a child’s achievements, even minor ones, adults almost always respond with, ‘What a clever boy/girl!’ or…