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“Children who open their lunchboxes and find mothers' handwritten notes telling them how amazingly bright they are tend to falter when they encounter academic difficulties.” quote by George Will
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“Children who open their lunchboxes and find mothers' handwritten notes telling them how amazingly bright they are tend to falter when they encounter academic difficulties.”

George Will

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Source Book: The Right Side of History by George Will, 2006

Praise can boost confidence, but overreliance may cause setbacks when challenges arise.

In simple terms: Encouragement can backfire under pressure.

Key Takeaway

Balance praise with resilience training.

Themes

confidence education resilience

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • school
  • parental encouragement
  • academic setbacks

Key Concepts

self-esteem growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster realistic self‑esteem?
  • What support helps kids face difficulty?
A Different Perspective

Excessive praise may create fragility.

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