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Reply to "The trouble with telling children that they're "smart""
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Acknowledge and celebrate your child's strengths, whatever they are, and do not apologize for it. It is a part of who they are, and your reaction to it (more than anyone else's) forms their identity. For the same reasons, do not make it an excuse for other weaknesses or hyper focus on it as the only thing your child is. Stranger: "Oh my! She is so [smart, athletic, agile, etc.]!" You: "Yes, she really has a handle on [insert behavior that prompted the comment]."[/quote] Or just focus on the fact that she likes it. For kids, it's still all about having fun. Focus on that -- do they enjoy it? "Wow! She's a really smart kid!" "Thanks. She really likes school." Or: "Oh my! She's so athletic!" "Thanks. She really likes sports." Or: "Wow. She's a great singer!" "Thanks. She's always loved it. I feel like she's been practicing since she could first talk!" [/quote]
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