Challenges Quote by Carol S. Dweck

We found that process praise predicted the child's mindset and desire for challenge five years later.

— Carol S. Dweck

One thing scientists have discovered is that often-praised children become more intelligent than often-blamed ones. There's a creative element in praise.

— Thomas Dreier

The scariest thing about receiving praise at a young age is the fear of burning out or losing it, or proving people right that…

— Tavi Gevinson

few things are more rewarding than a child's open uncalculating devotion.

— Vera Brittain

“Children whose character was praised subsequently became more generous than those whose behavior was praised. Praising character helps children internalize values as part of…

— Edify.me

With children... it is a fact that most parents criticize children more than they laud or congratulate them. We tend to be quick to…

— Anonymous

A child must learn early to believe that she is somebody worthwhile, and that she can do many praiseworthy things.

— Benjamin E. Mays

Praising children’s intelligence harms their motivation and it harms their performance.

— Carol S. Dweck

I think that giving mindless praise is ridiculous. But I understand why parents do it. They want their kids to feel good about themselves.…

— Rosalind Wiseman

There are so many instances where kids who have talent and intellect have to navigate the world of low expectations and resources. We have…

— Rick Famuyiwa

“In trying so hard to be different from our parents, we're actually doing much the same thing -- doling out empty praise the way…

— Stephen Grosz