School is back in session. Does your child get great grades or do they struggle to stay motivated because they are struggling to do well? As a parent, one of the best things you can do is boost your kid’s confidence so they persevere through disappointing test scores or flat-out bad grades. Research shows that kids who fall into certain traps when explaining bad events, such as a failed test or poor grade, are more likely to give up and stop trying to do better. It’s called explanatory style, a term coined by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman. You, as a parent, can help boost their confidence by paying attention to what your kids say after they’ve failed at something – and encouraging them to change their explanatory style.
Doing so will boost their confidence, and ultimately, their performance.
There are three signs to look for in how your children explain why something didn’t go well – whether a test, a game, or even a spat with a friend. Think back to the last time your child didn’t do well at something. Did their explanation reflect any of these three pitfalls?
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