Be a slave Quote by Carol S. Dweck
“If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. That way, their children don’t have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to build and repair their own confidence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, 2006
Encouraging children to embrace challenges, view mistakes as learning, and value effort builds intrinsic motivation and resilient confidence, avoiding dependence on external approval.
In simple terms: Teach kids to love challenges and effort.
Key Takeaway
Foster growth mindset in children.
Themes
growth mindset
confidence building
learning
motivation
Mood
encouraging
optimistic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Parenting
- school
- coaching
- personal development
Key Concepts
Psychology
education
self‑determination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model curiosity about mistakes?
- What habits reinforce effort over praise?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the need for constructive feedback and realistic expectations.
