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Are Children Less Resilient Because Of Excessive Praise And Encouragement?

Long gone are the days of corporal punishment in schools. Rightfully in its place today, are teac...

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08.21 5 Aug 2021


Are Children Less Resilient Because Of Excessive Praise And Encouragement?


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08.21 5 Aug 2021


Long gone are the days of corporal punishment in schools. Rightfully in its place today, are teachers taking a more positive approach to a child’s formation, using praise and encouragement to mould their young minds. But are we making kids less resilient by piling on praise and encouragement? Mary Kenny, Columnist with the Sunday independent joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

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