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The dangers of exaggerated praise: how to praise and encourage a child correctly
18.09.2023 10:26
Some parents praise their children even for the most ordinary actions and deeds.
For example, for the child to tidy up his room. It is not worth making some incredible achievement out of this standard procedure.
Moreover, the child should clean the room without any reminders. And especially without praise and encouragement.
How and for what should you praise a child so as not to harm him?
The dangers of exaggerated praise
If you praise your child and buy him toys for every minor achievement (did his homework, finished his meal, cleaned his room, washed the dishes), then the child may become proud and arrogant.
He will think that everyone owes him something. Therefore, you should not reward the baby for any useful action.
How to Praise and Encourage a Child
Firstly, you should not give gifts for everyday actions. This is dangerous because the child will act only for the sake of a reward. You need to teach the child that he has responsibilities.
Secondly, it is worth noting the results of certain actions without flattering the child. For example, the phrase "Now it is clean" will definitely make the child happy with the results of cleaning.
Thirdly, you can’t promise gifts in advance. Don’t tell your child something like: “We’ll buy you a smartphone if you only get good grades for the quarter.” Any reward should be a surprise for the child.
