Child Quote by Katty Kay
““they thought they couldn’t, through work and fierce effort. Teaching a child to accept and even embrace struggle, rather than shy away from it, is a crucial step along the path toward instilling confidence. You are showing the child that it’s possible to make progress without being perfect. We’ve mentioned the self-esteem movement””
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Self‑Esteem Conversation, 2020
Teaching children to embrace struggle builds confidence and shows progress isn’t about perfection.
In simple terms: Struggle teaches confidence, not perfection.
Key Takeaway
Encourage effort over flawless results.
Themes
parenting
confidence
growth mindset
Mood
supportive
inspirational
Type
parenting
educational
When to use this quote
- school projects
- sports coaching
- art lessons
- career development
Key Concepts
resilience
self‑esteem
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you praise effort effectively?
- What role does failure play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on outcomes can discourage risk‑taking.
