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Another simple set of rules for talking to children is keeping fixed vs growth mindset approaches in mind Edit: this was a positive intentioned comment. Not su
by josh_today 5y ago
Another simple set of rules for talking to children is keeping fixed vs growth mindset approaches in mind
Edit: this was a positive intentioned comment. Not sure why the downvotes
- OscarCunningham 5y agoThe studies supporting the usefulness of a 'growth mindset' have been failing to replicate, and it's unclear how useful the concept actually is.
- andai 5y agoMy mom always told me I had no talent for math, and that I shouldn't invest energy into things that don't come effortlessly the first time I try them. It might sound silly, but it took me until my late 20s to realize that I can actually learn hard things by just practicing them a lot. One of the things that encouraged me to start relearning math was hearing about the growth mindset and reading some books about it.
- josh_today 5y agoFor me, it works (on myself and for kids) with using different ways to praise, for example- “you’re so smart” vs “you really thought of creative solutions to that problem”