Self-Esteem and Praise: Are We Hurting or Helping?
It is common practice in our society to praise our children to try and build their self-esteem. The question is: does it work? The answer is a resounding no.
It is common practice in our society to praise our children to try and build their self-esteem. The question is: does it work? The answer is a resounding no.
Do you praise? Can you imagine not praising your child? Here's the research on the effects of praise on our children and why we may want to reconsider how we try to build up our kids' self-worth.
A continuation of the discussion about how permissive parenting is NOT attachment parenting. In turn, our attached children will not be sitting in our basement at 30 with no job and no goals.