Applause Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers. Christian Bovee A little praise Goes a great ways.”
About This Quote
Encouraging children with sincere praise nurtures growth like sunlight nurtures flowers.
In simple terms: Praise helps children thrive.
Key Takeaway
Give genuine, specific praise.
Themes
parenting
encouragement
growth
Mood
warm
supportive
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- school
- home
- sports coaching
- creative projects
- teamwork
Key Concepts
psychology
positive reinforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure praise is authentic?
- What impact does praise have on confidence?
A Different Perspective
Praise without sincerity can feel manipulative.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
