Appropriateness Quote by Albert Bandura
“[Children] receive direct instruction from time to time about the appropriateness of various social comparisons”
About This Quote
Children periodically receive explicit guidance on how socially compare themselves to others.
In simple terms: Kids get lessons on social comparison.
Teach healthy comparison habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom
- parenting
- peer groups
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance comparison and self-acceptance?
- What alternatives to comparison can be taught?
Risk of fostering competition over cooperation.