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ERIC Number: EJ523854
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1083-3080
Praise: When Does It Motivate? When Is It a Mistake?
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet
Our Children, v21 n2 p30-31 Nov-Dec 1995
Praise is better than punishment as a motivator for children, but both are manipulative and often backfire. Real encouragement comes in the form of honest, caring concern without strings attached. The paper presents examples of how to encourage children successfully. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Feedback, Parent Child Relationship, Positive Reinforcement, Praise, Recognition (Achievement), Student Motivation
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Audience: Parents
Language: English
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