But these short, exaggerated reactions can cause kids to only focus on things that may harm their self-esteem. They might feel performance anxiety ( If I get this answer wrong, I am dumb ), for example, or believe that they are only appreciated for their appearance ( What if people think I look weird in this shirt? Then they won t love me ).
So should you praise your kids at all? Of course. But there are right and wrong ways to give praise. Here s what parents of confident, self-motivated and mentally strong kids always do:
1. They praise the process
When you praise the process (e.g., the kid putting effort into a math assignment), instead of the talent or outcome (e.g., the kid s natural ability to solve math problems quickly), kids are more likely to develop a positive attitude toward future challenges.
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