Compliments are not always good for child development

Compliments are not always good for child development

Child in the classroom

Get compliments is pleasant. Children also thrive from there on. But a Dutch study shows that children go through new challenges to many compliments out of the way. Writes that the science magazine EOS

The Dutch researcher Eddie Brume leman of Utrecht University distinguishes between an ordinary and an exaggerated compliment. 'Well done', falls into the first category. While reinforcing super well done ', in the second group belongs. http://therunningbug.co.uk/rbforums/f/18525/p/17891/131726.aspx#131726

To the first category of research has been undertaken in the past. But claims to be the first who also took the 'exaggerated' compliments examined.

Vincent Van Gogh conducted several studies. It showed that parents of children with low self-esteem of their children twice as often exaggerated extolling. This involved mainly person-centered compliments like, 'You're right. "

That insecure children challenges the way to go faster by a lot of compliments, he discovered a drawing command. Children were asked to draw on. A painting by Vincent van Gogh After she received a note with none, one, or just an exaggerated compliment. Then the children were allowed to choose whether they are 'simple' drawings made or 'difficult' drawings. Children with low self esteem opted mainly for the easy option if they had just received. Exaggerated compliment In contrast, the children with a lot of confidence were more inclined to go for it. Difficult drawings