Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make…
“Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Improving children's performance by first making them feel worse is counterproductive; encouragement works better.
In simple terms: Punishment harms motivation; encouragement helps.
Encourage, don’t shame.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- home schooling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What positive strategies boost children’s confidence?
- How can we shift from criticism to encouragement?
Shaming can damage long‑term confidence.