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Can I give a child too much praise?

Encouragement Instead of Praise

Remember when praising a child to be careful! Praise can damage just as easily as it can help. A child may think they are worthy only when they do what you want and are praised - self worth then ties in with ability to conform. You may want to try "encouragement" rather than praise such as saying, "I trust you to do this…" "I knew you were capable of doing it, can you believe you thought you could not cut?" Look at you now!"

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