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“my hardest so you don't win all the time?” Then see how it goes. If it goes well, over time they will balance the enjoyment of winning—even unfairly—with the enjoyment of a challenging match—even if they lose. You may also need to spend some time directly on the child's feelings about competition…” quote by Lawrence J. Cohen
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““my hardest so you don't win all the time?” Then see how it goes. If it goes well, over time they will balance the enjoyment of winning—even unfairly—with the enjoyment of a challenging match—even if they lose. You may also need to spend some time directly on the child's feelings about competition. Children will signal that they need special attention to these feelings about winning, losing, and competition by being very upset””

Lawrence J. Cohen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Children need balanced experiences of winning and losing to develop healthy attitudes toward competition and emotions.

In simple terms: Kids learn from both wins and losses.

Key Takeaway

Teach resilience through guided competition.

Themes

competition emotional development resilience

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

advice parenting

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • school projects
  • family games
  • team activities

Key Concepts

psychology child development emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you model healthy reactions to loss?
  • What strategies help children process disappointment?
A Different Perspective

Children may still feel discouraged despite guidance.

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