Re:China won't be luring foreign tech talent any time soon
by mratzloff on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @09:49PM
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> There does need to be a balance btwn hypercompetiton, and "everyone gets a trophy" mentality.
Yes. Praise can be more damaging than criticism in many cases.[1][2] Certain types of praise in the form of encouragement can be very good things. Certain types of constructive criticism can be empowering.
> a little pain and suffering makes you stronger
What is "stronger"? More emotionally resilient? In my opinion, suffering just results in risk aversion. There is not a lot of positive that emerges from it. Note that I'm not referring to establishing boundaries, which may be what you're referring to with your daughter.
Yes. Praise can be more damaging than criticism in many cases.[1][2] Certain types of praise in the form of encouragement can be very good things. Certain types of constructive criticism can be empowering.
> a little pain and suffering makes you stronger
What is "stronger"? More emotionally resilient? In my opinion, suffering just results in risk aversion. There is not a lot of positive that emerges from it. Note that I'm not referring to establishing boundaries, which may be what you're referring to with your daughter.
[1] https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/smart-moves/201411/the-...
[2] http://www.parentingscience.com/effects-of-praise.html