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Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman,
author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, "We've
gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more
strict." By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they're building their
children's confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise
can backfire and, when given in a way that's insincere, make kids afraid to try
new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their
parents' praise has put them.
Still, don't go too far in the other direction.
Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging gas giving too much. Kids will
feel like they're not good enough or that you don't care and, as a result, may see
no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.
So what is the right amount of praise? Experts
say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is
sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your
child does something that deserves a verbal reward." We should especially recognize
our children's efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal, "says
Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What
Really Matters." One thing to remember is that it's the process not the end
product that matters."
Your son may not be the best basketball player
on his team. But if he's out there every day and playing hard, you should praise
his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and
not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to
clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise
should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate(相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.
