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It’s helpful to praise your child for their efforts, not just results.
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It’s helpful to praise your child for their efforts, not just results.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should praise your child's efforts, not just their results.
Describing Habits
I always praise my child for their hard work, regardless of the outcome.
Asking About Others
How do you encourage your child; do you focus on effort or results?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we only praised results, children might avoid challenges.
Rephrased versions
Formal
It is beneficial to commend your child's endeavors, rather than solely focusing on achievements.
Casual
Give your kid kudos for trying, not just for winning.
Simpler English
It's good to tell your child they did a good job, even if they didn't succeed.
Phrases to learn
praise your child
To express approval or admiration for your child's actions.
for their efforts
Recognizing and appreciating the attempt and hard work.