'You're the best!' Your belief in your kids' academic ability can actually improve their grades
- Written by: Philip D. Parker, Professor and Deputy Director, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University
ShutterstockWe have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso or Einstein regardless of the evidence. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful.
Overly optimistic parents could reduce their kids’ drive to work harder and give them a false idea of the opportunities available to them. Or this same...
