Praising intelligence can create a fixed mindset, making children believe their abilities are inherent and cannot be improved.
Instead, focus on their effort and hard work: “I can see you put a lot of effort into solving that problem!”While it’s essential to encourage self-worth, this phrase may instill a sense of entitlement.
Try saying, “You’ve worked hard, and you should be proud of your accomplishments!” to promote gratitude and humility.Constantly doing things for your child can make them feel entitled to others’ help.
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