Zoom-boing
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I do believe a parent / guardian can over-praise a child. But ....
I also believe that we are programmed ( by our parents and then society ) with our beliefs at a very young age. What was taught to us, what was said to us as young children, we believed and most likely still holds true today. With that said, I do believe that children need plenty of praise when warranted. Of course, they need to be scolded as well, when they make a mistake, but also assure them that through their mistakes, they learn.
Praise does boost self-esteem and all of us need and want that, regardless of age. What parents need to do is to help their child think positive about themselves. To help them learn to love themselves. Of course, this can not be taught if the parent does not love themself to begin with.
Absolutely! Mistakes are often the best teacher.