Why avoid positive labeling in children?

To know why to avoid positive labeling in children and to know how it can lead to fixed mindset in children read this insightful post inspired from Carol Dweck’s book Mindset

Very often we feel like making our child special by giving them more credit than they sometimes deserve. This comes naturally to most of the parents who love their children.

But research shows that such positive labeling can lead to a fixed mindset which can be harmful for the child in the long run

Thus next time you use positive labeling with your child be careful.

For similar posts on Mindset from the book of Carol Dweck read the following:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/four-personality-questions-to-gauge-mindset/

Finally read this link to know more about the author and her work:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Dweck