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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.
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